Energy Management - Energy Savings Used by ICT

By following this action plan, the organization will ensure that its ICT systems are ENERGY STAR compliant, thereby optimizing their energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption costs.

1. Analysis of the energy audit recommendations:

- Review the audit report: Identify specific recommendations regarding ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems in terms of energy efficiency.

- List the equipment concerned: Identify all ICT systems used in the organization that should be ENERGY STAR compliant.

2. Assessment of current equipment:

- Verify compliance: Compare existing ICT systems with ENERGY STAR criteria to determine which are compliant and which require updating or replacement.

- Identify gaps: Identify equipment that does not have ENERGY STAR certification and estimate its energy consumption compared to certified models.

3. Planning for Replacement or Upgrade:

- Prioritize Actions: Prioritize non-compliant equipment, focusing first on the highest energy consumers.

- Schedule: Create a schedule for replacing or upgrading non-compliant ICT equipment, taking into account budgetary and operational constraints.

4. Selecting New Equipment:

- Researching Alternatives: Identifying ENERGY STAR certified ICT systems available on the market that meet the organization’s needs.

- Evaluating Costs and Benefits: Compare the acquisition costs of new equipment with the potential energy savings and environmental benefits.

5. Acquiring Compliant Systems:

- Proceed with Purchase: Acquire ENERGY STAR certified ICT equipment, prioritizing those that offer the best value for money.

- Negotiate with suppliers: Seek financing opportunities or incentives for the purchase of energy-efficient systems.

6. Implementation and installation:

- Plan the installation: Organize the replacement or upgrade of ICT systems to minimize interruptions to operations.

- Install new systems: Carry out the installation of ENERGY STAR certified ICT systems according to best practices.

7. Training and awareness:

- Train staff: Train users and maintenance teams on the optimal use of new ICT systems.

- Promote the benefits: Inform staff of the environmental and economic benefits of using ENERGY STAR certified equipment.

8. Monitoring and evaluation:

- Monitor performance: Set up a monitoring system to evaluate the energy consumption of new ICT systems.

- Analyze savings: Compare energy consumption before and after the implementation of certified systems to verify the savings achieved.

9. Reporting and communication:

- Inform stakeholders: Communicate the results of the initiative to all stakeholders, including the energy savings achieved.

- Publish reports: Provide regular reports on the compliance of ICT systems with ENERGY STAR standards.

10. Maintain compliance:

- Monitor updates: Stay informed of new ENERGY STAR certifications and technological innovations to maintain ICT system compliance.

- Conduct regular audits: Schedule periodic audits to ensure that all ICT systems continue to meet ENERGY STAR standards.