Tips for Energy Efficiency in IT

Tips for Energy Efficiency in IT
1) Set your computers to hibernation or sleep mode
2) Turn off your computer when not in use or at the end of the day
3) Turn off printers
4) Switch from a CRT monitor to LCD or from LCD to LED
5) Use green switches to save money on your network
6) Upgrade computers to an 80 plus Power Supply
7) Upgrade memory in computers to green memory
8) Upgrade to a green hard drive or a solid state hard drive
9) When purchasing new computers look for the above components

Links for Energy Efficiency in IT
http://www.electricity-usage.com/Electricity-Usage-Calculator.aspx

Energy Star Small Business Guide https://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/small_business/sb_guidebook/smallbizguide.pdf

Join Energy Star IT Low Carbon Campaign http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_mgt_low_carbon

Samsung Savings Calculators http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/Greenmemory/SavingsCalculators/SavingsCalculators_Main.html

Contact CGB Tech for more information or to set up a Network Audit to see how you can save energy and money. Email: sam@cgbtech or call 216-373-9449. Visit our website at http://www.cgbtech.com.

SBE Approved by Cuyahoga County

CGB Tech has earned approval from Cuyahoga County as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE). Since 2003 CGB Tech has serviced small to mid size business throughout NE Ohio as well as countless non-profit organizations. The approval as an SBE affords CGB Tech the opportunity to offer it's affordable professional services to the county. As a company we are excited about this opportunity.

CGB Tech Joins Jr. Achievement Bowl A Thon

On March 5, 2011 we participated in our 1st Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon! As a company we were able to raise nearly $400. The event was a great time for all and we encourage other organizations to help support JA in such a fun way.

Junior Achievement (JA) is dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and personal finances. JA programs are taught by volunteers in class and after school in over 270 schools and organizations throughout Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. Junior Achievement was established in 1919. The greater Cleveland office has been in operation since 1941.

Visit their website at http://www.jacleveland.org