Energy Star Compliance for Data Centers
What is Energy Star for Data Centers?
Energy Star is a voluntary program established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that promotes energy efficiency. The Energy Star certification for data centers recognizes top-performing facilities that demonstrate superior energy performance.
This certification helps data centers reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and minimize their environmental impact.
Why Energy Star Matters for Data Centers
- Energy Efficiency: Encourages adoption of best practices in energy management.
- Cost Savings: Lower energy consumption leads to reduced operational costs.
- Environmental Impact: Helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint.
- Industry Recognition: Demonstrates leadership in energy efficiency to stakeholders.
- Competitive Advantage: Differentiates your facility in the market.
Energy Star Score Calculation for Data Centers
Energy Star uses the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric as a key component in its scoring system:
PUE = Total Facility Energy / IT Equipment Energy
Key considerations in the Energy Star certification process include:
- Minimum of 12 months of energy consumption data
- IT energy metering at UPS output
- Whole building energy metering
- Achievement of a minimum Energy Star score of 75 out of 100
- Compliance with indoor environmental quality standards
How CentralAxis Helps with Energy Star Compliance
CentralAxis offers comprehensive solutions to help data centers achieve and maintain Energy Star certification:
- Automated PUE calculation and tracking
- Real-time energy monitoring and data collection
- Clear visualization of energy consumption trends
- Customizable reporting tools for Energy Star requirements
- Alerting system for energy efficiency deviations
- Recommendations for energy optimization based on collected data
- Support for Energy Star application and documentation process