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U.S. Data Centers Save Energy Now
Presentation on Save Energy Now, which is a national initiative operated by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Technologies Prograom (ITP).
datacenters_c-level.pdf
UNDERSTANDING AND DESIGNING ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS FOR DATA CENTERS
The U.S.
Understanding and Designing Energy Efficiency Programs for Data Centers.pdf
United States Data Center Energy Usage Report (Presentation)
Slides from Arman Shehabi's webinar on the United States Data Center Energy Usage Report.
EnergyUsageWebinar12062016.pdf
United States Data Center Energy Usage Report
This report estimates historical data center electricity consumption back to 2000, relying on previous studies and historical shipment data, and forecasts consumption out to 2020 based on new trends and the most recent data available.
DataCenterEnergyReport2016_0.pdf
United States Data Center Energy Usage Report - Presentation
Slides from Arman Shehabi covering the United States Data Center Energy Usage Report. Presentation was given at the Data Center Dynamics Webscale San Jose, California.
DCDWebscale_Shehabi_072016.pdf
United States Telecom Association
USTelecom is the nation's leading trade association representing broadband service providers and suppliers. 

Update to Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI)
On June 25, 2019, OMB released an update to DCOI (
M-19-19-Data-Centers.pdf
Updated Air-Side Free Cooling Maps: The Impact of ASHRAE 2011 Allowable Ranges
In May 2011, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) published updated guidelines for the “Recommended” and “Allowable” temperature and humidity of data centers.
WP46UpdatedAirsideFreeCoolingMapsTheImpactofASHRAE2011AllowableRanges.pdf
Upgradation of Technologies and Key Operational Benefits Achieved
Presentation from the one day national workshop on “Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Indian Data Centers,” held in July 2018.
NMIT energy efficiency and MIS _Mr Baiju.pdf
Using a Thermosyphon Hybrid Cooling System to Optimize Data Center Water Efficienc
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) data center is home to warm-water liquid-cooled high-performance computing (HPC) systems that—while ultra energy efficient—generate a tremendou amount of heat.
Fact Sheet_0.pdf
Utility Energy Efficiency Program Design: Server Room Assessments and Retrofits
This paper presents a suite of programs and services to help utilities capture the market opportunity of energy savings in data centers.
Utility Energy Efficiency Program Design.pdf
Utility Webinar Flier
DOE-Utility_Webinar_0.png
Variable-Speed Fan Retrofits for Computer-Room Air Conditioners
This case study documents three retrofits to existing constant-speed fans in computer-room air conditioners (CRACs), all located in California: first, a forty year-old, 6,000 ft2 data center located at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laborator
dc_fancasestudy.pdf
Verizon - DOE Assessment Identifies 30% Energy Savings for Broadband and Wireless Communication Company
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and utilizing new, energy-saving technologies are principal environmental objectives for Verizon Communications Inc. In 2008, the company participated in a U.S.
sen-verizon.pdf
Walkthrough of a Direct Current Data Center
The Walkthrough of a Direct Current Data Center video produced by LBL provides an in-depth walkthrough of the direct current powered data center on Sun Micr

Warm-Water Cooling in Sandia National Laboratory HPC
The 2021 case study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory succinctly outlines the latest in the innovative "warm-water" approach at Sandia.
Sandia HPC Liquid Cooling_Case Study_NREL_July 2021.pdf
Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE™): A Green Grid Data Center Sustainability Metric
Link to download white paper on the Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) metric from Green Grid's website. Registration is required to download, but it's free to register.

Webinar: Accessing Onboard Server Sensors for Energy Efficiency in Data Centers
A data center houses a compute infrastructure as well as support infrastructure such as cooling and electrical systems. All this equipment needs constant monitoring to operate cost effectively.
Accessing Onboard Server Sensors FINAL_102520.pdf
Webinar: Barriers to Data Center Efficiency: Insights from Experts and Operators
 
2023 barriers interview webinar v2.pdf
Check out webinar recording on the Whole Building Design Guide.
Webinar: Barriers to Data Center Energy Efficiency: The Role of Organizational Behavior, Psychology, and Economics
(Held September 2nd, 2021).
Barriers Webinar 9.1.21.pdf
Webinar: Computer Server Selection Guidelines for Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization in Data Centers
This webinar and report provide guidelines for selecting air-cooled computer servers to facilitate energy efficiency and decarbonization in data centers.
Webinar Server Selection Guidelines 8-18-2022.pdf
Computer Server Selection Guidelines 12-22.pdf
Webinar: Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) Training - Informational Webinar
This training, presented by CoE in February 2023, introduces attendees to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) training program.
DCEP Awareness Webinar_revised_020923 FINAL.pdf
https://www.wbdg.org/continuing-education/femp-courses/femplw02142023
Webinar: Getting More Out of Your Data Center: Tips and Tools for Better Energy Performance
A data center houses computer servers, storage, and networking equipment as well as critical support infrastructure such as cooling and electrical systems.
Assessment tips from DCEP training 7-24-2023 - Updated_1.pdf
https://wbdg.org/continuing-education/femp-courses/femplw09202023
Webinar: Thermal Guidelines and Temperature Measurements in Data Centers
Accurate and cost-effective temperature management in data centers is not only important for air management and overall energy efficiency but also for thermal management of the IT equipment.
Thermal Guidelines Webinar 5-12-2021_v2._FINAL (1) (1).pdf
Webinar: Tour of the Center of Expertise (CoE) Data Center Energy Efficiency Toolkit
In this webinar, researchers from Berkeley Lab’s Center of Expertise for Data Centers (CoE) presented a high-level overview of the toolkit and its many resources.
Tour of CoE Toolkit Resources FINAL 10-10-2023.pdf
Click here to view the training recording on Whole Building Design Guide.