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New Energy-Saving Computer Demonstrates
Greater Efficiency Than Current Desktop Models
Prototype Computer to be Showcased at ACEEE Symposium, March 28, 2008
"Merging laptop and desktop computer technology
and using off the shelf technology, researchers have developed a highly energy efficient
computer that consumes 70 percent less energy than ENERGY STARŪ labeled
computers."
"When you consider today's computers spend 95 percent of their energy idling for the
user, this new, ultra-efficient hybrid offers dramatic potential for reducing energy
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions," said Energy Commissioner Art Rosenfeld.
"As we consider ways to reduce energy demand, this efficient technology can help
California's consumers and businesses save money" More >>
HP Keeps Computing Personal with Digital Storage First and Customizable PC Lineup
HP today unveiled new customizable desktop PCs that offer a wide range of personalized features and options to fit the needs of every consumer.
March 31, 2008
"The new HP Pavilion a6460t customizable PC is ENERGY STAR® qualified and features an 80 PLUS® power supply to help consumers save money and lessen their impact on the environment." More >>
80 PLUSŪ Reaches Major Milestone, Welcomes HP to Energy Efficiency Program
World's No. 1 PC Manufacturer to Offer 80 PLUSŪ Qualified Computers, November 27, 2006
"Ecos Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of HP to the 80 PLUSŪ Program with its commitment to offer customers an 80 PLUS certified power supply option on its HP Compaq 7000 and 5000 series business PCs starting in January 2007. HP is the first major computer manufacturer to support the innovative energy efficiency program, which is funded by electric utilities and market transformation organizations throughout North America." More >>
80 PLUSŪ Program Pushes Market to Improve Computer Energy Efficiency
November 20, 2006
"The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) funded the 80 PLUSŪ Program in 2004 to encourage computer manufacturers to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of their machines by installing highly efficient power supplies -the devices that convert alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC).
NEEA was the first of 12 utility organizations in the U.S. and Canada to sponsor the Program. A major milestone was recently reached, signaling initial Program success.
HP-the world's largest PC vendor-announced that it plans to offer customers an 80 PLUS certified power supply option on its 7000 and 5000 Series of business PCs as early as January 2007. This action marks a major milestone for NEEA and the 80 PLUS Program as a whole." More >>
Antec Introduces Green Power Supply to Prevent Environmental Blues
November 14, 2006
"EarthWatts is certified to be 80 PLUSŪ compliant, the newest standard for power supply energy efficiency. The 80 PLUS specification requires computer and server PSUs to be at least 80% efficient at 20%, 50% and 100% rated load ultimately saving users money on their electricity bills, computer reliability and cooling costs."
"EarthWatts is our most energy efficient design, and it provides users with the power and stability they have come to expect from Antec products. With the 80 PLUS certification, EarthWatts is leading the way in reducing energy consumption and protecting the environment." More >>
Puget Sound School Score an A+ for Energy Savings, First in the Nation to Buy 80 PLUS Qualified Computers
September 7, 2005
"One year ago, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and Ecos Consulting launched the 80 PLUS program (www.80plus.org) to challenge the nation's computer industry to improve the energy efficiency of their machines by simply installing more efficient power supplies. Seattle-based Alden Associates, computer supplier to the education market for more than 20 years, has delivered the first 160 qualifying computers in the United States to Bishop Blanchet High School and the Marysville School District, both in the Puget Sound area. All of the computers contain 80 PLUS-qualified power supplies from Seasonic - the first manufacturer to make qualified products commercially available." More >>
First Computer Power Supply Meets Tough 80 PLUS Requirements for Energy Efficiency
February 16, 2006
"The 80 Plus program (www.80plus.org) is pleased to announce that the first desktop computer power supply has passed the world's toughest energy efficiency specification. Seasonic's model SS-400HT has just been certified 80 Plus-compliant - meaning that it is at least 80 percent efficient across a range of loads (20 percent, 50 percent and 100 percent), and that it has a true power factor of at least 0.9." More >>
