Energy Efficiency of Data Centers

ISO/IEC JTC 1 Study Group on Energy Efficiency of Data Centers (SD-EEDC)
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2010-09-28
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REPORT TO ISO/IEC JTC 1 FROM STUDY GROUP ENERGY EFFICIENCY DATA CENTRE
This report summarises the findings of ISO/IEC JTC 1 SG EEDC and is prepared for consideration at the 25th meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1 plenary meeting on 8th-13th November 2010 in Belfast.
Overview
This report therefore discusses the potential standardisation actions in relation to energy efficiency within data centres. Data centers are significant users of electrical energy accounting for approximately 1.5% of the worlds electrical power consumption. Cost, availability and security of supply of energy are becoming major concerns for industry in addition to the impact of climate change in terms of regulation and citizenship. However, energy efficiency of data centres should not be confused with reductions of energy consumption. Energy efficiency is only synonymous with reductions in energy consumption for products with defined, unchanging, functions. Data centres are a critical element in the delivery of information technology services to society as a whole and are a key part of other social trends intended to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions such as remote working, video-conferencing, e-medicine and many others. As such the demands on data centres will undoubtedly increase and their functions will evolve. Data centres accommodate a wide range of technologies (including data storage, processing and transmission, environmental control and power distribution) each of which is progressing along their own technology road-maps which, in some cases, produce components with reduced energy consumption while, in other areas, producing more energy efficient solutions in the face of escalating service delivery demands. A number of actions have been already instituted, by those organisations listed in table 1 (which details the scope of interested Standards Development Organisations, policy setting bodies and industry consortia, mapped onto high level taxonomy of data center energy efficient elements), to contribute to the restriction of the predicted rise in energy consumption of data centres, by increasing their energy efficiency. Their work has already identified a number of key factors: the definition of a data centre is very broad - ranging from small computer rooms serving SME organisations (which, with the changes in delivery of telephony services, includes PABX equipment) to large premises constructed solely to accommodate the data provision needs of multiple organisations and operated by third parties; the purpose of, and the demands for availability of service provision from and within, a data centre define and, in some cases, restrict the possible approaches to energy efficiency that may be applied. Set against this background, it is obvious that the application of strategic planning to co-ordinate the appropriate use of the different solutions offered across the range of technologies necessary to improve energy efficiency is complex. More fundamentally, the feasibility of a single definition of energy efficiency in relation to data centres is also subject to considerable debate and it has become clear that there is no single Key Performance Indicator (KPI) that can be used to directly compare the energy efficiency of different data centres.
Taxonomy
The rows of Table 1 indicate a high level taxonomy relating to the areas involved in the aspects of energy efficiency within data centres. The wide range of terms employed by the different policy-setting bodies, industry consortia and standards bodies of Table 1 clearly identifies the need for a universally accepted set of terms and definitions.
Review of existing activity
ISO/IEC JTC 1 SG EEDC has reviewed the development and, where completed, outcomes of the work in relation to data centre energy efficiency undertaken by a large number of governmental institutions, standards bodies and recognised international fora. Table 1 shows the activities undertaken which have been reviewed as part of the work of the Study Group. Annex A contains detailed information on some of the actors. 2
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Recommendations for international standardisation
All of the above work described in clause 3 recognises that there are four primary action groups relevant to improving and maintaining energy efficiency within data centres: information technology/network telecommunications equipment and its usage; environmental control; power distribution; physical infrastructure. It has already been determined that the opportunity for energy efficiency improvements in each of the action groups depends upon size, purpose and associated business model applicable to the data centre and that in view of the range of possible implementations, it is impossible to define a single benchmark against a single key performance indicator (KPIs) in order to make an assessment of energy efficiency. This leads to a significant number of separate, but linked, standardisation activities spread across the international arena. Also, against this background, standardisation activity in terms of energy efficiency should act as an enabler of solutions and not stifle innovation in any area. ISO/IEC JTC 1 SG EEDC recommends the continuation of the SG with an endorsement to refine the terms of reference to specifically establish workshops with policy-setting bodies and industrial consortia in order to deliver work item proposals addressing the following key items: 1) a taxonomy providing terms and definitions which cover the topic of data centres and energy efficiency for use in subsequent standardisation activity; 2) universally accepted KPIs, or algorithms that use the KPIs to create a figure of merit, that reflect the purpose and business model operated within the data centre; 3) practices which holistically balance the use of the energy efficient standardised products/solutions with the needs and capabilities of the data centre to use them. In addition, the SG EEDC will undertake the necessary preparatory work to allow formal liaison with the policy-setting bodies and industrial consortia. Following this activity, ISO/IEC JTC 1 SG EEDC anticipate their recommendation of the establishment of an ISO/IEC JTC 1 group to both manage and co-ordinate activity on the work items by means of establishing formal liaison with the identified policy-setting bodies and industrial consortia and also to co-ordinate activities within other SCs of JTC 1: addressing the facilities and infrastructures of data centres and which specifies energy efficiency measurement methods (in support of the KPIs) and the installation of infrastructures, tools and systems capable of making and recording those measurements; addressing holistically the opportunities for energy efficient operation of networking, server and storage equipment. ISO/IEC JTC 1 SG EEDC anticipate that the future group will undertake coordination with the other standards bodies addressing the following specific areas to fully complement the work of ISO/IEC JTC 1: opportunities for reduced energy consumption offered by consolidation of resources. These issues are more related to business/system management than specific products. specifications for products and solutions in a wide variety of areas including groups that do not necessarily realise products conforming to those specifications are used in data centres. This standardisation promotes energy efficient products and systems while allowing the best practices identified by ISO/IEC JTC 1 to balance their use with other business demands of data centres.
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Table 1: Scope and organisations
Policy / Standards
Cross domain
IT Domain
Facilties Domain Lifecycle - Operation >>> Design Scope
Lifecycle - Design >>> Operation
Renewables (energy decisions) Re-use of waste heat Geographical Location Building Layout (infrastructure design) Airflow Management Thermodynamic Metrics Plant Equipment COP Chiller, AHU etc UPS efficiency Resilience (Tier level) 2N Power Instrumentation Control Security Interfaces Measurement Monitoring Management (Optimise/retrofit) Efficiency Metrics / standards EEDC Methodologies Management (Optimise/retrofit) Monitoring Measurement Interfaces Instrumentation Virtualisation Consolidation Software (design and selection) Operating hours Energy Certification(Energy Star or equiv) IT Equip Utilisation IT Equip Operating Range IT Equip Power/Performance IT Equipment (Selection) Data Duplication (fault tolerance etc)
ISO/IEC JTC 1 SG-EEDC
JTC1 (ref N9686) The Green Grid Environmental Protection Agency Distributed Management Task Force Ecma International Ecma any other relevant activities Smart Grid Green ICT Cloud Computing JTC1 SC 38 IEC Smart Grid SMB Strategic G3 LEED (Buildings) Green IT Promotion Council SNIA ITU-T Study Group 5
Organisations
US Dept of Energy ETSI (STF 362) CENELEC TC 215 WG2 (EN 50174-2) CENELEC TC 215 WG3 (EN 50600 series) CLC/BT WG132-2 Green Data Centers EU Code of Conduct DCEE EU Mandate ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 WG3 (ISO/IEC 14763-2 ATIS GreenTouch Climate Savers EPEAT 80 Plus Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland ASHRAE SPEC BREAAM European Environmental Agency
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Annex A - Study Reports

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The Green Grid

What are its origins (how was it established) The Green Grid was formed in 2007 When was it established 2007 When does it finish No specified sunset date What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference The Green Grid is a global consortium dedicated to developing and promoting energy efficiency for data centers and business computing ecosystems by: Defining meaningful, user-centric models and metrics Developing standards, measurement methods, best practices and technologies to improve performance against the defined metrics Promoting the adoption of energy efficient standards, processes, measurements and technologies What alliances to other SDOs DMTF SNIA ASHRAE EPA EnergyStar Dept of Energy European Code of Conduct for Data Centers Green IT Promotion Council Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations: Data center operations (IT and facilities), facilities equipment manufacturers, software providers, energy providers, ICT equipment manufacturers and government agencies. What does it deliver in terms of standardization, reports and recommendations? Taxonomy, terms, definitions and metrics used and introduced. PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) metric Green Grid defines how to measure, show scalability, perform statistical analyses, and certify results for Data Center PUE scores Have compiled a glossary of terms related to data center equipment Free cooling tool Standards (certification) being proposed, developed or suggested. Current Standards. PUE DCiE DCeP What are the future plans and trends The Green Grid continues to work on standards and tools for improving the energy efficiency of data centers
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment including air, land and water What are its origins (how was it established) The EPA was established in 1970 by an executive Reorganization Plan issued by then U.S. President Richard Nixon. This reorganization brought the functions for regulating pollution from a number of agencies under one roof. The original roles and functions of the EPA included The establishment and enforcement of environmental protection standards consistent with national environmental goals. The conduct of research on the adverse effects of pollution and on methods and equipment for controlling it, the gathering of information on pollution, and the use of this information in strengthening environmental protection programs and recommending policy changes. Assisting others, through grants, technical assistance and other means in arresting pollution of the environment. Assisting the Council on Environmental Quality in developing and recommending to the President new policies for the protection of the environment
When was it established 1970 When does it finish No specified sunset date What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference With respect to energy efficient data centers, the EPA jointly operates with the US Dept. of Energy the ENERGY STAR program, providing criterion and rating for Data Centers (as facilities) along with ratings for server. Within one year it is anticipated that ENERGY STAR will add criterion and ratings for storage and UPS equipment. The first data centers were rated in the summer of 2010 What alliances to other SDOs The EPA has worked with many organizations on the development of the ENERGY STAR programs including: EPA The Green Grid ECMA Green IT Promotion Council US Dept. of Energy ETSI (STF 362) CLC/BT WG132-2 Green Data Centers EC Code of Conduct on DCEE EU Mandate Climate Savers Computing Initiative EPEAT SNIA 80plus EPRI US Green Building Council (LEED) ASHRAE NRDC
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Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations: Designers and operators of data centers, IT equipment vendors, HVAC vendors, regulators, NGOs, Federal, State and Local governments. What does it deliver in terms of standardization, reports and recommendations? The EPAs primary deliverables for energy efficient data centers include the ENERGY STAR ratings for data centers, and servers. What are the future plans and trends The ENERGY STAR rating for Data Centers was recently launched and future plans are not yet clear. There is some speculation that the EPA will seek to actively regulate the indirect Green House Gas emissions attributable to data centers. While not yet included, indirect emissions have been a subject of interest identified in other ENERGY STAR standards, such as the ENERGY STAR for Displays Standard. How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 Applies to data centers Applies to IT equipment
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Ecma International (draft 1, 28th July 2010)

Ecma International is an industry association founded in 1961 and dedicated to the standardization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Consumer Electronics (CE). The aims of Ecma are: To develop, in co-operation with the appropriate National, European and International organizations Standards and Technical Reports in order to facilitate and standardize the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Consumer Electronics (CE). To encourage the correct use of Standards by influencing the environment in which they are applied. To publish these Standards and Technical Reports in electronic and printed form; the publications can be freely copied by all interested parties without restrictions. 14 Technical Committees are now active in Ecma. Ecma TC38, Product-related environmental attributes (with EEDC impact) http://www.ecma-international.org/memento/TC38.HTM Sub Group name: TC 38, Product-related environmental attributes What are its origins (how was it established): For Ecma, see Ecma history . When was it established r Ecma was established in 1960, TC38 in 1996. When does it finish: group fully alive What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference TC38 Scope: To identify and describe the environmental attributes related to ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and CE (Consumer Electronics) products, during their entire life cycle, from conception to endof-life treatment. Programme of work: To develop recommendations, e.g. Standards, on environmental attributes and the presentation thereof for ICT and CE products. To monitor the development of environmental standards, regulations, conformity schemes and other requirements related to ICT and CE products. To promote and maintain Ecma Standards covering product-related environmental attributes. To comment on standards and regulations from outside organizations. To establish and maintain close liaison with other organizations and other fora working in the same or similar fields of activity. Task Groups (TG) of Ecma TC38: TC38-TG1 Chemical Emissions TC38-TG2 Energy Efficiency TC38-TG3 Environmental Declarations TC38-TG4 Proxying Support for Sleep Modes TC38-TG5 Environmental Conscious Design TC38-TG6 Joint Task Group for Smart Data Centres between TGG and Ecma (proposed, to be approved)
Current activities of TC38 See Strategy and Plans for ECD, UFP, ProxZzzy, Energy consumption, Smart Data Centres and TED. Compilation of the Energy consumption standard for desktop and notebook computers in TG2. Revision of the Environmental Conscious Design (ECD) standard ECMA-341 with new terms and definitions in IEC TC 111 for next edition IEC 62075 (for which ECMA-341 2nd edition was the base), see also environmental conscious design article from ICT & CE industry and TG5. Revision of Environmental Product Declarations standard ECMA-370 in 2010 considering comments received and expected changes in legal requirements in TG3. Revision of Chemical emissions standard ECMA-328 (ISO/IEC 28360) with measurements for Ultra Fine Particles in TG1. 9
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What alliances to other SDOs: Ecma or Ecma TC38 have liaisons with: ISO/IEC JTC 1(A liaison with Ecma) JTC 1/SC 28(A liaison with Ecma TC38) IEC TC 111(A liaison with Ecma) IEC TC 108 WG Environment (mutual interest: ECMA-341, ECMA-383) IEC TC 100 TA12 (Energy Efficiency) Ecma cooperates with governmental organisations: The European Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency are Observers in TC38 TG2 for development of Energy Consumption Standard (ECMA-383). Ecma is in discussion with METI in Japan about ECMA-370 (The Eco Declaration) and ECMA-328(Determination of Chemical Emission Rates from Electronic Equipment).
Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations Manufacturers of to ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and CE (Consumer Electronics) products and hopefully the current observers governmental agencies.
What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations. It delivers Ecma Standards and Technical Reports What are the future plans and trends See above, Current activities of TC38. The trend is an expansion of TC38 activities
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Name of Organization
ISO/IEC JTC1- Special Working Group on Smart Grid (SWG-Smart Grid)

What the organization is to address in an overall context: JTC 1 established a Special Working Group on Smart Grid (SWGSmart Grid) to identify market requirements and standardization gaps for Smart Grid with particular attention to standards supporting the interoperability of Electric Smart Grid technology and needed international standardization coordination, especially with the IEC SMB Strategic Group 3 on Smart Grid. In further discussion, the JTC 1 SWG on Smart Grid participants agreed that appropriate extensions to include automated gas, water and other metering systems and interfaces with home and building automation systems that are dependent on the same Smart Electric Grid information and communications infrastructure could be considered. The JTC 1 SWG on Smart Grid participants also agreed to use the IEC SMB SG 3 architectural framework (SG N 0006) as the starting point for the SWG's identification of interface points and development of recommendations of appropriate bodies in JTC 1 to support the identified work. What are its origins (how was it established): JTC 1 recognized the continuing and important evolution of Smart Grid technologies and noted that many standards consortia are planning to develop Smart Grid standards. JTC 1 believes that it has specific interests in this area on a continuing basis as a result JTC1 established the JTC 1 SWG on Smart Grid in When was it established: 4Q2009 When does it finish: Not specified. What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference: The SWG-Smart Grid will have the following Terms of Reference: Identify market requirements and standardization gaps for Smart Grid with particular attention to standards supporting the interoperability of Smart Grid technology and needed international standardization. Encourage JTC 1 SCs to address the need for ISO/IEC Smart Grid International Standards. Promote JTC 1 developed International Standards for Smart Grid and encourage them to be recognized and utilized by the industry and SDOs. Coordinate JTC 1 Smart Grid activities with IEC, ISO, ITUT and other SDOs that are developing standards for Smart Grid, especially the IEC SMB Strategic Group 3 on Smart Grid. Periodically report results and recommendations to JTC 1 SWGPlanning and coordinate ongoing work with related plans. Provide a written report of activities and recommendations in advance of the 2010 JTC 1 Plenary meeting in Belfast. What alliances to other SDOs: SWG-Smart Grid has not yet created official alliances with other SDOs; however, there are several organizations with credibility which have been active in the Smart Grid Standardization area or adjacent standards areas that will be required to deliver the interoperable framework in a timely manner. As mentioned above, the list is headed by IEC, followed by JTC1 SCs. Standards work that already has been launched in other SDOS includes: HomeGrid Forum has announced liaison agreements with Demand Response Smart Grid (DRSG) Coalition and Z-Wave Alliance. Together they will link efforts to promote G.hn and ensure upcoming G.hn-based products and devices are compliant with the requirements for deployment in Smart Grid, home energy management, and home automation applications. 11
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A number of leading technology companies have come together to form the Smart Energy Alliance [http://www.smart-energy-alliance.com/] in an attempt to maximise the commercial opportunities created by this convergence of information technology, communications and energy systems. The ZigBee alliance is prominent in standards for in-the-home wireless links [http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2009/05/29/46180/zigbee-to-be-wireless-standard-forsmart-meters-in-europe.htm] IEEE is pursing standards work in several areas related to smart grids as well as a smart grid focus. IETF has a Working Group on ROLL (Routing over Low Power and Loss Networks) The EC has issued a mandate (m/441) for the standardization of Smart Metering functionalities and communication for usage in Europe for electricity, gas, heat and water applications .The three ESOs (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI) are responding to the EC mandate Interface standards are the subject of collaboration between the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and the European Smart Metering Industry Group (ESMIG), which are looking at the various communications technologies proposed for use with smart metering systems [http://www.metering.com/node/15292], including wireless short-range communications, mobile communications and communications over wireless sensors networks.
Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations: Customer / Prosumer: Smart Consumption will enable demand response and lies at the interface between distribution management and building automation. Local Production is currently not a large component, however it is proposed as a future driver of Smart Grid requirements. Smart Homes are houses which are equipped with a home automation system that automate and enhance living.. Building Automation and Control System (BACS) includes the instrumentation, control and management technology for all building structures, plant, outdoor facilities and other equipment capable of automation. Bulk Generation: Smart Generation will include the increased use of power electronics in order to control harmonics, fault ride-through and fluctuating generation from renewables as well as the required increased flexibility of conventional Fossil Power Plants due to the increased fluctuation of feed from the renewables. Power Grid (Transmission and Distribution): Substation Automation & Protection is the backbone for a secure transmission grid operation. Power Quality and Power Monitoring Systems independent from Operation, Control and Management Systems and will supervise all activities and assets/electrical equipments in a corresponding grid. Energy Management System (EMS) is the control centre for the Transmission Grid as an open architecture to enable an easy IT integration and a better support to avoid blackouts Decision Support Systems and System Integrity Protection Schemes protect the power systems from instabilities and black-outs In contrast to traditional protection devices, which protect the primary equipment (e.g. transformers) from fatal fault currents, Power Electronics is among the actuators in the power grid. Systems like HVDC and FACTS enable actual control of the power flow and can help to increase transport capacity without increasing short circuit power. Asset Management Systems and Condition Monitoring devices are tools to optimize the OpEx and CapEx spending of utilities. Distribution Automation and Protection: Advanced distribution automation concepts promote automatic self configuration features, reducing outage times to a minimum (self-healing grids). Distribution Management System (DMS) is the counterpart to the EMS and is therefore the control center for the distribution grid. Smart Meter is a generic term for electronic meters with a communication link. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) allows remote meter configuration, dynamic tariffs, power quality monitoring and load control. Advanced systems integrate the metering infrastructure with distribution automation.
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Communication: Communication as a whole is the backbone of Smart Grid. Only by exchanging information on a syntactic and semantic level can the benefits of Smart Grid be achieved. Security of this data exchange and the physical components behind it will have an increased need to be secure with increasing in volume and necessity to have certain elements observable and controllable What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? Initial requirement is the landscape survey and report to JTC1. Expectation that Roadmaps, gap analysis will follow with additional standardization needs identified. What are the future plans and trends: A Smart Grid is an intelligent networked grid based on a set of software and hardware tools that enable electricity generators to route power more effectively, including advanced grid management systems, demand management systems and reduced transmission and distribution losses (T&D). Smart grids add ICT capability to the electric grid, such as sensors and digital meters and improving communications among utility operators and components of the grid, including power lines, appliances and customer meters. A key component is smart meters, often in the home or business, that are able to: Measure consumption data and send this information to approved external third parties. Send and receive commands from these third parties. Act on these commands to adjust the operating regime of equipment or appliances linked to the Home Area Network. Smart grids have become an important issue, as they represent a key opportunity for using ICTs to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in another sector Smart grids represent an increasing commercial opportunity. Many governments have earmarked parts of their stimulus packages for smart grids. In the US, venture capitalists have invested more than $1bn into smart grid start-ups and several major ICT companies (e.g. Cisco, Siemens and IBM) already are offering products and applications to modernize grids. Berg Insight says the European smart metering market will experience compound annual growth of 20% between 2008 and 2013, reaching 2.3 billion at the end of this period. Strategy Analytics believes there will be around 88 million smart meters installed across Europe by 2014. A recent article in the Economist (10 Oct. 2009) postulates three different strata of technologies in smart grids: (1) advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), (2) technology needs to manage the usage data, and (3) the home area network (HAN) and notes that standards have yet to emerge for many of the products that will be needed. How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1: JTC 1 SWG-Smart Grid recognize that data centers are both an important load on smart grids, and that JTC 1 has a particular interest in data centers from an energy management point of view. Gap Analysis: Any unique standards required to interface between data centers and smart grid.
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JTC 1 Study Group on Green ICT (SGGICT)

The purpose of the SGGICT is to examine the landscape of standards and other works that can cover the application of ICT to improving the environmental impact of other sectors such as transportation, agriculture, energy, manufacturing and the like. The study group will also determine gaps in existing standards and make recommendations for action to JTC 1 What are its origins (how was it established) The Study Group on Green ICT was established by the JTC 1 Plenary in November 2009 as a result of recommendations made by the JTC 1 Special Working Group on Planning When was it established November 2009 When does it finish November 2010 unless it is extended by the JTC 1 Plenary What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? To review current standardization activities on the Green by ICT To study market requirements and new challenges for the Green by ICT through collaboration with relevant SDOs To survey best practices for green technology development and to document recommended attributes for JTC 1 standards development What alliances to other SDOs ITU-T Working Party 3 ECMA TC38 Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? Other SDOs What does it deliver in terms of standardization, reports and recommendations? The SGGICT will issue a report to the JCT 1 Plenary covering the landscape of current standardization activities for green by ICT, market requirements and challenges, gaps and recommendations for possible action by JTC 1 What are the future plans and trends There are clearly opportunities to use ICT to improve the environmental impact in many sectors of industry and there is a role for standards. However, its not clear that related standardization should occur in JCT 1 or in each industrys relevant SDOs. How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 The work of the EEDC SG is explicitly carved out of the Terms of Reference for the SGGICT. However the SCGGICT may use efficiency metrics that are relevant to data centers
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Green IT Promotion Council

What are its origins (how was it established?) The Green IT Promotion Council was established on 1 February 2008 as an industry-government-university partnership for promoting concrete action under the Japanese government Green IT initiative. When was it established 2008 When does it finish No specified sunset date What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? Achieve a balance between economic growth and environmental protection What alliances to other SDOs Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association (JEMA) Japan Electric Measuring Instruments Manufacturers' Association (JEMIMA) Communications and Information network Association of Japan (CIAJ) Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association (JBMIA) Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association (JISA) Japan Users Association of Information Systems (JUSA Green Grid Climate Savers Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? IT vendors, universities, government What does it deliver in terms of standardization, reports and recommendations? Identifies IT energy-saving technologies and creates roadmaps, drawing on these in considerations toward the advance and expansion of green IT technologies. Energy-saving Technology Development Roadmap evaluation and utilization) Quantifies energy-saving in IT devices and in the various areas of society through IT toward a low-carbon society. To this end, the committee aims to establish green IT evaluation tools (benchmarks) to make visible the impact of green IT in terms of energy-saving and the contribution to CO2 reduction. Also examines green IT policies and initiatives offshore to identify the current status of initiatives and investigations around the world toward the international dissemination of green IT achievements. What are the future plans and trends? Development of tools and guidelines for reducing energy consumption in IT equipment How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1
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ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute

Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context (SUB GROUP ONLY) ETSI produces globally applicable standards for information & communications technologies (ICT) including fixed, mobile, radio, broadcast, internet, aeronautical and other areas. It comprises two main groups Access, Terminals, Transmission and Multiplexing (ATTM); Environmental Engineering (EE). Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. Sub Group name Special Task Force 362 Energy efficiency and broadband deployment (acting within ETSI ATTM) What are its origins (how was it established?) Special Task Forces are created to undertake a specific project in this case the production of the ETSI 105174 series covering Broadband Deployment - Energy Efficiency and Key Performance Indicators. Once the task is complete the STF is disbanded. When was it established September 2008 When does it finish July 2009 What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? A group of 7 documents have been prepared within the ETSI 105174 series, addressing energy efficiency in various parts of the broadband network. The most relevant is TS 105174-2-2: Broadband Deployment Energy Efficiency and Key Performance Indicators: Network sites: Data centres which covers all mechanisms for improving energy efficiency within data centres including: building location and construction; equipment usage; software usage; environmental control; power distribution; cabling infrastructure. What alliances to other SDOs ETSI has direct links to ITU at international level and to CENELEC at European level. Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? Network operators What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? It defines a variety of methods by which energy efficiency may be improved and sets requirements for change in metric values in order to claim compliance. What are the future plans and trends? Future plans across all three European SDOs (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI) depend on the decisions reached under Phase 1 of the European Union standardisation Mandate M/462 (to be commenced early 2011).
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How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC ETSI TS 105174-2-2:2009 is recognised as the most comprehensive document relating to data centre energy efficiency. What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics? Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region ETSI TS 105174-2-2:2009 contains comprehensive series of definitions PUE/DCIE is used but its faults are highlighted Best used for data centre design not for operation Further work required to develop particular concepts
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CENELEC TC215 WG2

CENELEC is one of three relevant European Standards Organisations (ESOs) Equivalent to IEC and some aspects of ISO/IEC Other relevant ESOs: CEN (a partner of CENELEC) - equivalent to some aspects of ISO ETSI - equivalent to ITU Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context Nowadays, CENELEC is a non-profit technical organization composed of the National Electrotechnical Committees of 31 European countries. In addition, 11 National Committees from neighbouring countries are participating in CENELEC work with an Affiliate status. CENELECs mission is to prepare voluntary electrotechnical standards that help develop the Single European Market/European Economic Area for electrical and electronic goods and services removing barriers to trade, creating new markets and cutting compliance costs. CENELEC Technical Committee TC215: Electrotechnical Aspects of Telecommunication Equipment which addresses: telecommunications cabling design telecommunications cabling installation specification, quality assurance, planning and practice telecommunications cabling test methods aspects of earthing (grounding) and bonding to support the functional requirements of telecommunication equipment; facilities and infrastructures to support the functional requirements of telecommunication cabling and equipment NOTE: telecommunications covers all forms of information transmission for all purposes Standards produced by CENELEC automatically become national standards in the countries presresented in CENELEC. Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. Sub Group name WG2: Cabling installation - Quality assurance and installation practices What are its origins (how was it established?) N/A When was it established? Mid-1990s When does it finish EN 50174-2 A1 is expected to be published in 2010. TC215 maintains the standards under its area of responsibility i.e. there is no finish. What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? Telecommunications cabling installation specification, quality assurance, planning and practice Aspects of earthing (grounding) and bonding to support the functional requirements of telecommunication equipment.
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amendment of EN 50174-2 which contains a clause specifically covering data centres which contains aspects of energy efficiency. What alliances to other SDOs TC215 has a direct liaison with ISO/IEC JTC/1 SC/25 WG3. CENELEC has direct links to ETSI at European level. Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? Specifiers, installers and maintainers of telecommunications (all types) cabling
What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? EN 50174-2:2009: Cabling installation: Installation planning and practices inside buildings EN 50174-2: A1: 2010 (expected): Clause 11: Data centres
What are the future plans and trends? EN 50174-2 will be maintained in accordance with normal procedure. Future plans depend on the decisions reached under Phase 1 of the European Union standardisation Mandate M/462 (to be commenced early 2011). How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC The planning and installation requirements are targeted to maximise the air-flow efficiency with the data centre
What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics? Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region Data centres adopt the widest possible definition o No restriction on size o No restriction on purpose/business model
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CENELEC TC215 WG3

CENELEC is one of three relevant European Standards Organisations (ESOs) Equivalent to IEC and some aspects of ISO/IEC Other relevant ESOs: CEN (a partner of CENELEC) - equivalent to some aspects of ISO ETSI - equivalent to ITU Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context Nowadays, CENELEC is a non-profit technical organization composed of the National Electrotechnical Committees of 31 European countries. In addition, 11 National Committees from neighbouring countries are participating in CENELEC work with an Affiliate status. CENELECs mission is to prepare voluntary electrotechnical standards that help develop the Single European Market/European Economic Area for electrical and electronic goods and services removing barriers to trade, creating new markets and cutting compliance costs. CENELEC Technical Committee TC215: Electrotechnical Aspects of Telecommunication Equipment which addresses: telecommunications cabling design telecommunications cabling installation specification, quality assurance, planning and practice aspects of earthing (grounding) and bonding to support the functional requirements of telecommunication equipment; facilities and infrastructures to support the functional requirements of telecommunication cabling and equipment NOTE: telecommunications covers all forms of information transmission for all purposes Standards produced by CENELEC automatically become national standards in the countries represented in CENELEC. Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. Sub Group name WG3: Facilities and infrastructures What are its origins (how was it established?) TC215 WG1 (not covered in this report) and TC215 WG2 are focussed on the cabling infrastructure aspects of telecommunications. It is recognised that other facilities and infrastructures, in addition to telecommunications cabling, are critical to the function of telecommunications equipment. TC215 WG3 was established to produce standards, as required, to define requirements and recommendations for these facilities and infrastructures. When was it established? 2010 When does it finish TC215 maintains the standards under its area of responsibility i.e. there is no finish. What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? The first project addressed by TC215 WG3 is EN 50600 which addresses the design of data centre facilities and infrastructures based on the following criteria Availability Physical security Energy efficiency enablement 20
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Sub-parts in the EN 50600 series will address specific aspects of the data centre facilities and infrastructures including: Building construction Power distribution Environmental control Telecommunications cabling infrastructure Security Management and operational information
What alliances to other SDOs TC215 has a direct liaison with ISO/IEC JTC/1 SC/25 WG3. CENELEC has direct links to ETSI at European level. Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? Designers and operators of data centres What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? EN 50600 is targeted for delivery in 2011. The standards structure shown below.
EN 50600-2-1 Building construction
EN 50600-2-2 Power distribution
EN 50600-2-3 Environmental control EN 50600-1 General concepts EN 50600-2-4 Telecommunications cabling infrastructure EN 50600-2-5 Security systems Annex A Risk assessment Annex B General design principles Annex C Measurement methodologies, test procedures and report formats EN 50600-2-6 Management and operational information
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What are the future plans and trends First drafts of EN 50600 series will be circulated Q4, 2010. Future plans depend on the decisions reached under Phase 1 of the European Union standardisation Mandate M/462 (to be commenced early 2011). How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC The objective of EN 50600 series documents is to ensure that future data centres have the capacity to measure, control and monitor energy usage.
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What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics? Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region Data centres adopt the widest possible definition No restriction on size No restriction on purpose/business model No metrics used the purpose of the EN 50600 series is to provide an infrastructure that enables the measurement and control of energy consumption and related parameters within a data centre, not how the data should be used (this matches the proposals submitted by CENELEC BT WG 132-3).
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CENELEC BT WG132-3
CENELEC is one of three relevant European Standards Organisations (ESOs) Equivalent to IEC and some aspects of ISO/IEC Other relevant ESOs: CEN (a partner of CENELEC) - equivalent to some aspects of ISO ETSI - equivalent to ITU Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context Nowadays, CENELEC is a non-profit technical organization composed of the National Electrotechnical Committees of 31 European countries. In addition, 11 National Committees from neighbouring countries are participating in CENELEC work with an Affiliate status. CENELECs mission is to prepare voluntary electrotechnical standards that help develop the Single European Market/European Economic Area for electrical and electronic goods and services removing barriers to trade, creating new markets and cutting compliance costs. Its Technical Board (BT) is both responsible for the governance of the work of its Technical Committees and for the development of cross-committee strategy for standards development. Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. Sub Group name CENELEC BT WG132-3 Working title of CENELEC BT WG132-3 was Green Data Centres Scope is clearly Energy efficiency - Green being too vague What are its origins (how was it established?) A special Working Group established by the Technical Board Meeting 132 (April 2008) to advise on the future requirements for standardisation in support of energy efficient data centres (similar to the task of ISO/IEC JTC/1 SG EEDC). When was it established? April 2008 When does it finish April 2010: Report submitted to CENELEC BT re- proposed strategy for standardisation to support energy efficiency in data centres
What alliances to other SDOs CENELEC BT WG132-3 was responsible solely to CENELEC Technical Board. Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? The CENELEC Technical Board What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? The Final Report proposed a tri-partite approach between CENELEC, CEN and ETSI in three layers Layer 1: Management by high level coordination committee direct action in the following areas: KPIs and an algorithm that uses the KPIs to create a figure of merit that reflects the purpose and business model operated within the data centre; practices which holistically balance the use of the energy efficient standardised products/solutions from Layer 3 with the needs of capabilities of the data centre to use them (this document, probably in 23
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the form of a TR (or equivalent), could be based on ETSI 105174-2-2 together with the best practices document that supports the EU Code of Conduct (which has already involved the efforts of consortia such as Green GridTM and the British Computer Society).
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addressing the opportunity for reduced energy consumption offered by consolidation of servers, operating systems and ultimately applications - related to business/system management than specific products CENELEC o Layer 2: facilities and infrastructures of data centres specifies energy efficiency measurement methods (in support of the KPIs defined by Layer 1) and the installation of tools/systems capable of making and recording those measurements. CLC TC 215 is already active in this area acting in concert with other committees in the field of power distribution (TC 21X, 22X, 64 etc), environmental control (TC 111) and shared utilities.. o Layer 3: products energy efficient products and systems while allowing the best practices of Layer 1 to balance their use with other business demands of data centres ETSI o To maintain and improve the ES 105174-2-2 document
What are the future plans and trends The recommendations of the Final Report from WG132-3 were accepted without change by the Technical Board. However, in the interim the European Union standardisation Mandate M/462 was published and future plans across all three European SDOs (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI) depend on the decisions reached under Phase 1 of the European Union standardisation Mandate M/462 (to be commenced early 2011).
How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC The CENELEC BT WG132-3 Final Report provides a possible template for the development of the JTC/1 SG EEDC report
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European Commission Directorate General - Joint Research Council

Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. As a service of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference centre of science and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-making process, it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of special interests, whether private or national. The Joint Research Centre was originally established under the EURATOM treaty in 1957. EURATOMs (European Atomic Energy Community) role was/is to promote nuclear safety and security in Europe and the JRC has been contributing to this aim with its research activities. The JRC has, however, at the request of its customers, expanded to also embrace other fields important to policy making, such as life sciences, energy, security and consumer protection. It has transformed itself from a purely research-driven organisation focusing on nuclear energy to a customer-driven, research-based policy support organisation. Today, the JRC is deeply embedded in the European Research Area and the EU legislative process. The JRC European Codes of Conduct for ICT is a flexible mechanism to initiate and develop policy to improve energy efficiency; they create also a forum for industry, experts and Member States where an open and continuous dialogue on market, product and system performance takes place. Through the Codes of Conduct ambitious voluntary standards and commitments are set. Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. Code of Conduct for Data Centres Sub Group name Code of Conduct for Data Centres What are its origins how was it established? Established under the European Codes of Conduct for ICT mechanism within JRC When was it established? Established in 2007 finalising the EU CoC for data centres 31.12.2009 When does it finish In terms of CoC development Nov 2009 What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? This Code of Conduct has been created in response to increasing energy consumption in data centres and the need to reduce the related environmental, economic and energy supply security impacts. The aim is to inform and stimulate data centre operators and owners to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective manner without hampering the mission critical function of data centres. The Code of Conduct aims to achieve this by improving understanding of energy demand within the data centre, raising awareness, and recommending energy efficient best practice and targets.
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What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? CoC is voluntary however as an EU initiative it sets the basis for a standard with regard energy efficient commission and operation of data centres. The CoC is referenced by many other guidelines and posited standards. What are the future plans and trends? Main contact is Paolo Bertoldi (EU DG JRC). Future trend for data centre CoC is towards becoming an internationally recognised standard. Paolo also heads the European Actions to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Electrical Equipment while either OFF or in Stand-by which would have a bearing on the EEDC. How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC? The Best Practices document provides a good basis for subsequent standardisation - covering all the key aspects of energy efficiency and commissioning, retrofitting of data centres. What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics? Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region The CoC refers to Data centre infrastructure efficiency (DCiE) closely related to PUE. PUE = Total power / IT power whereas DCiE = IT power / Total power X 100%
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EU Standardisation Mandate M/462

Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context European Union develops standardisation Mandates for the European Standards Organisations (ESOs) demanding actions in specific areas CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) CENELEC (CEN Electrotechnical) ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. Sub Group name Standardisation Mandate M/462: aimed at efficient energy use in fixed and mobile information and communication networks and their associated applications, facilities and infrastructures at both the network and subscriber level (which includes all types of data centre). What are its origins (how was it established?) Standardisation Mandates are drafted following submissions from EU member states, SDOs or industry. When was it established? Mandate M/462 was initiated in early 2010. When does it finish Responses from SDOs are expected later in 2010 with the resulting projects lasting a number of years. What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? It requires the three European SDOs to develop agreed strategies for the development of standardisation in the fields of efficient energy use in fixed and mobile information and communication networks and their associated applications, facilities and infrastructures at both the network and subscriber level. What alliances to other SDOs N/A Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? N/A What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? The Mandate requires the ESOs to submit a two phase programme: To define what is required To deliver the required standards What are the future plans and trends How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC General information in relation to the European standardisation platform What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics. Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region N/A
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ISO/IEC JTC/1 SC/25 WG3

Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context ISO/IEC JTC/1 SC/25: Interconnection of information technology equipment Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. Sub Group name WG3: Customer premises cabling What are its origins (how was it established?) WG3 was established by SC/25 to develop standards for generic cabling design - initially in commercial premises. In recent years it has produced standards for the design of generic cabling in data centres (ISO/IEC 24764) which has no direct relevance to EEDC. However, currently it is preparing a planning and installation standard (ISO/IEC 14763-2) which has an Annex specifically covering data centres which contains aspects of energy efficiency. When was it established? Early 1990s When does it finish ISO/IEC 14763-2 is expected to be published in 2011. WG3 maintains the standards under its area of responsibility i.e. there is no finish. What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? Generic cabling Design Installation specification, quality assurance, planning and practices Test methods What alliances to other SDOs SC/25 and WG3 has liaisons with the cabling component standards committees (cables and connecting hardware) of IEC (among many other liaisons at international level). The contents of WG3 standards are similar to those of CENELEC TC215 with which a direct liaison exists. Specifically, ISO/IEC 14763-2 will have similar content to EN 50174-2 in relation to specification, quality assurance, installation planning and practices for cabling within data centres. Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? Specifiers, installers and maintainers of generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC 24764 What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? ISO/IEC 14763-2: 2011 (expected) Information technology - Implementation and operation of customer premises cabling - Part 2: Planning and installation Annex E: Data centres What are the future plans and trends? Not agreed.
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How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC The planning and installation requirements are targeted to maximise the air-flow efficiency with the data centre Final content is likely to similar (if not identical) to EN 50174-2 A1: Clause 11 What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics? Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region Data centres adopt the widest possible definition No restriction on size No restriction on purpose/business model
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GreenTouch
What are its origins (how was it established?) GreenTouch was initiated by the following organizations in 2010: AT&T, Bell Labs, China Mobile, Samsung, Stanford University Wireless Systems Laboratory, MIT Research Laboratory for Electronics, Huawei, Freescale, FCM, CEA-LETI, INRIA (The National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control), IMEC (Interuniversitair Micro-Elektronica Centrum), France Telecom Orange Labs, Swisscom, Telefonica, Portugal Telecom, and the University of Melbournes Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society (IBES). When was it established 2010 When does it finish No specified sunset date What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? The goal of GreenTouch is to improve the energy efficiency of IT networks by a 1000 fold What alliances to other SDOs None noted Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? IT Network vendors and researchers What does it deliver in terms of standardization, reports and recommendations? A reference architecture, specifications, and demonstrations of key components needed to realize a fundamental re-design of networks (including the introduction of entirely new technologies) that increase energy efficiency What are the future plans and trends? Improved efficiency of IT networks How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 Relates to IT networks
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Climate Savers
The goal of Climate Savers Computing is to accelerate the adoption of energy-saving technology and practices Members agree to buy IIT equipment that meets the Climate Savers technical specifications Climate Savers publishes a list of certified equipment that meets the Technical Specifications What are its origins (how was it established?) Started by Google and Intel in 2007, the Climate Savers Computing Initiative is a nonprofit group of ecoconscious consumers, businesses and conservation organizations. The Initiative was started in the spirit of WWFs Climate Savers program which has mobilized over a dozen companies since 1999 to cut carbon dioxide emissions, demonstrating that reducing emissions is good business. When was it established? 2007 When does it finish No specified sunset date What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? Climate Savers goal is to promote development, deployment and adoption of smart technologies that can both improve the efficiency of a computers power delivery and reduce the energy consumed when the computer is in an inactive state. What alliances to other SDOs Climate Savers doesnt have liaisons to SDOs but has many relationships with other NGOs and government agencies with an interest in resource conservation Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? Purchasers of PCs, Servers, Power Supplies and Power Management Software What does it deliver in terms of standardization, reports and recommendations? Climate Savers Computing requirements for systems with single output power supplies. These systems are typically volume servers including 1S, 2S, 4S and blade servers: Climate Savers Computing Bronze: Volume servers must have 85% minimum efficiency rating for the PSU at 50% of rated output (and 81% minimum efficiency at 20% and 100% of rated output), and a power factor of at least 0.9 at 100% of rated output. Climate Savers Computing Silver: Volume servers must have 89% minimum efficiency rating for the PSU at 50% of rated output (and 85% minimum efficiency at 20% and 100% of rated output). Climate Savers Computing Gold: Volume servers must have 92% minimum efficiency rating for the PSU at 50% of rated output (and 88% minimum efficiency at 20% and 100% of rated output). Climate Savers Computing Platinum: Volume servers must have 94% minimum efficiency rating for the PSU at 50% of rated output (and 90% minimum efficiency at 20% of rated output and 90% minimum efficiency at 100% of rated output). Climate Savers has also published a Power Management System Design Guide What are the future plans and trends Climate Savers continues to sign members and certify products. Theres no indication if the criteria will change
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How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 Applies to IT equipment Sets performance metrics for power supplies Leverages Energy Star
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Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)

What are its origins (how was it established?) Launched in 2006 with a grant from the EPA, EPEAT was developed in response to growing demand by institutional purchasers for an easy-to-use evaluation tool enabling them to compare electronic products based on environmental performance, in addition to cost and performance considerations. Creation of EPEAT was guided by electronics manufacturers' expressed need for clear, consistent procurement criteria. When was it established? 2006 When does it finish No specified sunset date What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? EPEAT provides an assessment of 51 different environmental criteria for IT equipment What alliances to other SDOs EPA IEEE Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? IT Equipment vendors and buyers What does it deliver in terms of standardization, reports and recommendations? The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a procurement tool to help large volume purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare, and select desktop computers, notebooks, and monitors based on their environmental attributes. Refers to the IEEE 1680 American National Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products standard. The standard identifies 23 required criteria and 28 optional criteria. What are the future plans and trends? EPEAT continues to certify systems and power supplies EPEAT will add servers to the equipment they certify in a year or two How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 EPEAT is a bit tangential to the scope of EEDC except that PCs and Monitors are used in data centers
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80Plus
What are its origins (how was it established?) the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and Ecos Consulting launched the 80 PLUS program(www.80plus.org) to challenge the nations computer industry to improve the energy efficiency of their machines by simply installing more efficient power supplies. When was it established? 2004 When does it finish No specified sunset date What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? The 80 PLUS program certifies and pays incentives for computers that utilize a new generation of energy efficient power supplies that are power factor corrected and at least 80 percent efficient at converting high voltage AC power from the wall outlet into low voltage DC power for use inside the computer. What alliances to other SDOs EPA (EnergyStar v5.0 Computer Specification) Climate Savers EPEAT Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? IT Equipment vendors and buyers What does it deliver in terms of standardization, reports and recommendations? Generalized Internal Power Supply Efficiency Test Protocol for desktop derived multi-output power supplies The utility industry provides financial incentives for using 80Plus certified power supplies What are the future plans and trends? 80Plus continues to certify systems and power supplies How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 Applies to IT equipment (Power Supplies)
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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), formerly the Irish Energy Centre was set up by the Irish government in 2002 as Irelands national energy authority. SEAI mission is to play a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices. Key strategic objectives are: Energy efficiency first: implementing strong energy efficiency actions that radically reduce energy intensity and usage Low carbon energy sources: accelerating the development and adoption of technologies to exploit renewable energy sources Innovation and integration: supporting evidence-based responses that engage all actors, supporting innovation and enterprise for our low-carbon future
Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. Special Working Group (SWG) for data centres SWG for Energy Efficient Design (EED) Sub Group name SWG for data centres What are its origins how was it established? Special working group initiative convened by SEAI When was it established? 2009 When does it finish Dec 2010 What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? Main objective is to act as a forum for sharing of best practices around data centres by bringing together representatives from key corporations and SMEs in this space. Work areas of focus can be summarised as follow: Specific special investigations at member locations of areas of special interest to the sector Guidance for implementation of EN16001 in Data centres Desktop studies (eg DC Cooling, free-cooling, humidity, EN16001, Virtualisation, Retrofit opportunities) Energy Efficient Design (EED) Design for Energy Management (DfEM) Collaborating and Proliferation of CoC Case Study Development Report
What alliances to other SDOs National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and CEN, ISO via the NSAI Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations?
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SEAI is the Irish government authority with regard sustainability so its consumer base is large in the broadest sense. What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? SEAI is not a standards developing organisation as such but works closely with NSAI & other bodies with regard to standards setting. SEAI has developed many guiding documents for citizens, SMEs and large corporations alike in the sustainability space. Currently SEAI are a participant in the development of ISO50001 International Standard on Energy Management. What are the future plans and trends? While the remit of SEAI is wide & far reaching in terms of data centre policy the plan to be active in shaping guidelines and standards. Specific to the EEDC is the move by SEAI to certify data centres under the IS EN16001 standard. Also the SEAI have produced a guideline on Energy Efficient Design of data centres. How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC? The work of SEAI that is specific to the data centre sector is of direct interest to the EEDC. What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics? Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region The IS EN16001 standard is European recognised energy management Standard, the SEAI are moving for accreditation of data centres under the IS EN16001 standard. The metrics recommended within that standard are as a European standard far reaching.
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Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context CEN (The European Committee for Standardization) is a business facilitator in Europe, removing trade barriers for European industry and consumers. Its mission is to foster the European economy in global trading, the welfare of European citizens and the environment. Through its services it provides a platform for the development of European Standards and other technical specifications. CEN is a major provider of European Standards and technical specifications. It is the only recognized European organization according to Directive 98/34/EC for the planning, drafting and adoption of European Standards in all areas of economic activity with the exception of electrotechnology (CENELEC) and telecommunication (ETSI). CENELEC, (the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) was created in 1973 as a result of the merger of two previous European organizations: CENELCOM and CENEL. Nowadays, CENELEC is a non-profit technical organization set up under Belgian law and composed of the National Electrotechnical Committees of 31 European countries. In addition, 11 National Committees from neighbouring countries are participating in CENELEC work with an Affiliate status. CENELECs mission is to prepare voluntary electrotechnical standards that help develop the Single European Market/European Economic Area for electrical and electronic goods and services removing barriers to trade, creating new markets and cutting compliance costs. Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. CENELEC Sub Group name CEN/CLC BT/TF 189 Project Team Energy Management Systems What are its origins how was it established? Developed in partly in response to Directive 2006/32/EC on energy end-use efficiency an energy services (EEESD) which established an overall national energy savings target of 9% for the ninth year of application (2016) of the Directive, and partly in response to synergizing existing national standards in this space including the Danish DS 2403, the Swedish SS 627750, Irish I.S. 393, Spanish UNE-216301:2007, German VDI 4602/1. When was it established? 2006 When does it finish 2009 What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? Scope The aim for the project team was to create a standard that would be a good tool for companies to review and improve their energy situation. It would be practical if the new standard was similar to ISO 14001 What alliances to other SDOs All European national SDOs & ISO Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? European national SDOs What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? The EN 16001 standard 37
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What are the future plans and trends? Launched officially July 2009. To be utilised by national SDOs. However ISO 50001 will undoubtedly replace if successfully completed in 2011. How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC? SEAI (Ireland) have sought to certify data centres under the IS EN 16001 standard. What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics? Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region Is the recognised European standard for energy management systems all definitions & metrics are contained within same.
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ICT4EE
Brief paragraph on what the organisation addresses in its overall context Following on the European Commission Recommendation on mobilising Information and Communications Technologies to facilitate the transition to an energy-efficient, low-carbon economy SEC(2009) 1315 of 9th October 2009, in a Memorandum of Understanding DIGITALEUROPE, GeSI, JBCE and TechAmerica Europe agreed to establish an ICT for Energy Efficiency (ICT4EE) industry Forum. The overarching objective of the ICT4EE Forum is to link digital technology more closely to EU climate and energy policies and economic development. The aims of the Forum are threefold: To demonstrate the commitment of the ICT sector to work in partnership to deliver energy efficient ICT solutions in other sectors of the European economy and leadership to improve the energy efficiency of its own processes through delivery of its three year Roadmap To help ensure a coordinated global approach from the ICT sector to EU policy recommendations on ICT4EE and climate and energy efficiency policies more broadly; and To support the development of informed and coordinated policy making in the European Commission, European Parliament and Member States on the ICT4EE agenda. Sub Groups within this organisation, specifically which have impact on EEDC. WG1, WG2 & WG3 Sub Group name WG1 - Measuring the Energy Efficiency of ICT Processes. WG2 - Enabling Energy Efficiency in other Sectors WG3 - Policy and Technology for the Future
When was it established? 2009 When does it finish 20011/12 What does it specifically address, what are its terms of reference? Scope WG1 - Development of methodologies, targets, reporting, auditing and verification frameworks. Scope WG2 - Using technology where there is greatest scope for energy efficiency improvements & emissions reductions: transport & logistics, buildings & construction and energy supply, based on a snapshot of cities as a systemic way of looking at all sectors Scope WG3 - Policy and technology timelines - from current mitigation to future transformation, including a focus on available technologies vs. under-deployment, behavioural change, innovation drivers, scenario building and future policy frameworks
What alliances to other SDOs ICT4EE is not an SDO. It has obvious affiliations to its founding groups DIGITALEUROPE, GeSI, JBCE and TechAmerica Europe. The working groups will collaborate with international bodies such as the ITU, ISO, IEC and OECD. Who are the consumers of its reports, standards or recommendations? Its reports are directed at Policy makers & industry groups but it is not an SDO. The WGs will make recommendations & produce guidelines in their specific areas. 39
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What does it deliver in terms of standardisation, reports and recommendations? Recommendations & guidelines in the specific areas outlined in WG1-3 What are the future plans and trends? WGs to deliverables aimed due 2011/12 timeframe How does this relate to EEDC in terms of JTC 1 and scope identified by SG-EEDC? WG1 Measuring the Energy Efficiency of ICT Processes will affect the data centre space. What definitions are presented in terms of energy efficiency and metrics? Are they widely accepted or local to this organisation or geographical region ICT4EE forum is positioned to play a major role in the ICT energy efficiency space in the near-term. Definitions & metrics are yet to be defined.
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Review of existing activity

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Recommendations for international standardisation

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Table 1: Scope and organisations

Facilties Domain Lifecycle - Operation >>> Design Scope

Lifecycle - Design >>> Operation

ISO/IEC JTC 1 SG-EEDC

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Annex A - Study Reports

The Green Grid

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Ecma International (draft 1, 28th July 2010)

ISO/IEC JTC1- Special Working Group on Smart Grid (SWG-Smart Grid)

JTC 1 Study Group on Green ICT (SGGICT)

Green IT Promotion Council

ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute

CENELEC TC215 WG2

CENELEC TC215 WG3

EN 50600-2-2 Power distribution

ESO actions CEN o

European Commission Directorate General - Joint Research Council

EU Standardisation Mandate M/462

ISO/IEC JTC/1 SC/25 WG3

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Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

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