16 More Ways to Cut Energy Waste in the Data Center

Generate ideas on how to reduce energy waste in your data center with ENERGY STAR's recommended energy efficiency actions, available here. Recommended measures fall into five main categories:

1. Information technology (IT) – reducing the energy consumed IT equipment (e.g., servers, storage)
2. Power infrastructure – reducing losses from power distribution units and uninterruptible power supplies
3. Air flow management – improving cooling by preventing hot and cold air from mixing
4. HVAC –  optimizing cooling and humidification systems
5. Other.