03-23-05 january 8, 2008 greening of it chris willey deputy cto, infrastructure services government...
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03-23-05
January 8, 2008
Greening of ITGreening of ITChris Willey
Deputy CTO, Infrastructure ServicesGovernment of the District of Columbia, Washington DC
Maryland Digital Government SummitWestin BWI Hotel
Baltimore, MD
June 23, 2008
June 23, 2008
IntroductionsIntroductions
Audience Background How many CIOs/IT Directors in the room? Government Organizations? Private Organizations? Implementing green initiatives now? Did you see an electric bill five years ago? Last year?
My Background Deputy CTO, Infrastructure Services Experience in network engineering, software development, IT management Experienced in implementing green initiatives, not an expert per se
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So You Want To Be Green?
What do we/I mean by “green IT”? Cost reduction/efficiency
Environmental friendliness
Corporate branding
Values + Strategy
Key initiatives: E-Cycling
Buy Green Equipment
Green Business Processes
Server Virtualization
Data Center “Green Makeover”
Renewable Energy
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E-Cycling
What it isProper disposal of hazardous materials in electronics
Why you need it Better for the environment Employee morale Corporate image May be required in the future to comply with regulations (currently if you
make electronic equipment) In 2005, 1.5 – 1.9 million tons of e-waste was not recycled (EPA)
Cost: Negligible
Time: < 30 days to start, then ongoing
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E-Cycling
Key points Document the downstream supply chain Most computer companies have "take back" programs (HP, Dell, Sony...);
this is good if you buy most or all computers from same vendor Toner/ink cartridge recycling can be a quick win If you buy from multiple vendors, it may be easier to go with a third party Transportation may be an issue; also data security concerns
Big Ideas Offer free service to employees Negotiate flat rate
Metrics # recycled IT assets (per month, per year)
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Buy Green Equipment
What it isBuying low-power usage and/or low toxicity electronic equipment
Why you need it Easier to recycle May last longer Lowers operating costs Example: a PC with 400W power supply running constantly will average
$300 a year in electricity costs (PC Magazine, March 2008)
Cost: Should be comparable to current equipment
Time: < 30 days to implement
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Buy Green Equipment
Key points Major computer makers offer “green” versions; generally same as non-
green versions with adjusted power settings No real standards, some recommended ones (e.g.: EPEAT) Some "green" devices may impact application performance; should test
applications using low-power settings on servers, for example Look beyond computers to facilities (lights, HVAC, etc.)
Big Ideas Create processes that support green purchasing (see next slide) Consider thin clients for some employees
Metrics % green IT assets overall kWh consumed kWh consumed/# IT assets
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Green Business Processes
What it isInstituting business processes that support green IT
Why you need it Hold people accountable Demonstrate commitment Makes it more real for employees More likely to get done Example: 60% of PCs are fully powered on at night (LBNL)
Cost: $0 - $$$ (may need software)
Time: < 30 days to implement some; 90+ days for more far-reaching processes
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Green Business Processes
Key points Set procurement standards for energy saving equipment, recycled paper Set management performance metrics accordingly Set policies regarding proper disposal of electronics Charge back fixed costs to agencies/divisions Encouragement/enforcement of good practices
double-sided printing no desktop printers PCs powered off at night teleworking
Big Ideas Better asset management = less waste (aggressive decommissioning of
unused/obsoleted equipment, inventory management, etc) Use employee incentive programs to suggest new green processes/refine
current ones Find passionate employees and have them drive process development
(warning: beware of fascism); green "SWAT" team
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Green Business Processes
Metrics % spend on “EPP” % fixed costs charged back # pages printed single-sided (need tracking tool) printers per employee
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Server Virtualization
What it isMaking servers more efficient by “virtualizing” several servers onto a single
physical box
Why you need it Becoming a standard practice Great potential to lower cost of operations (both HW and fixed costs) Big DR payoff if implemented correctly Fewer physical boxes to dispose of
Cost: $$$-$$$$
Time: 6-12 months depending on staff expertise
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Server Virtualization
Key points Not all vendors certify their software for virtualization (e.g.: Oracle) Start with pilot, then work it into all new solution builds File servers, domain controllers and Web servers are best candidates for
first phase virtualization project Link virtualization effort to storage modernization (e.g.: virtual storage)
Big Ideas Leverage virtualization discovery phase for DR planning, green
assessment, other high-visibility initiatives Better storage management = less waste (duplicated files, tiered storage)
Metrics % CPU utilization V/P ratio
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Data Center “Green Makeover”
What it isSet of initiatives to make the data center more energy efficient
Why you need it Data Centers account for 1.5% of all energy use in US Single biggest operating cost in most companies (bang for the buck) Energy costs are only going up Example: Power per $1,000 of 1U server spend has gone from 8W to
109W (2000-2006; Uptime Institute)
Cost: $$$$$
Time: 1-3 years
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Data Center “Green Makeover”
Key points Some initiatives can be simple & cheap (floor layout, blanking panels) Decommission unused/little used equipment (make this a phase in
solution deployment) Start measuring power/cooling utilization ASAP Create rack design standard and stick to it Depreciation cycle for data centers moving to 10 years from 30+
Big Ideas Don't have a data center (hosting, collocation, cloud computing) Use thermal imaging to discover hot spots (becoming more affordable;
services and DIY) Consider pursuing LEED certification for the data center
Metrics PUE, DCiE (WARNING: complicated, unproven value) % fixed costs
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Renewable Energy
What it isUse of non-fossil fuels for primary and/or backup power in the data center
Why you need it Cost avoidance (see Data Center Green Makeover) OPINION: This is where we're headed Corporate image Utility credits/reverse generation
Cost: $$$$$
Time: 3-5 years
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Renewable Energy
Key points Much more forward-thinking than any of the other initiatives Start doing research, early planning process now Look into power utility credits, grant money, rebates for funding
Big Ideas Fuel cell plants may be cheaper (TCO)/cleaner alternative to generators Innovative technologies are in development right now; start looking into
these if you're comfortable with early adoption (e.g.: Nanosolar)
Metrics % power from renewable sources
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Where Do We Start?
A couple of possible approaches:
Large-scale, phased implementation (12-18 months) Phase One: Discovery/Assessment (4-6 months)
What's being measured today? Do we have visibility into fixed costs, power consumption, CPU usage per physical box? How many servers? How many unused? Are we tracking them? Do we charge back fixed costs? Do we have policies for waste disposal? Purchasing? Etc…
Phase Two: Develop Plan, Get Executive Buy-In (2-4 months) Phase Three: Execute (6-8 months) Phase Four: Review/Evaluate Actual vs. Projected ROI
Iterative mini-projects to show value and build consensus (30-60 days) Server virtualization pilot Establish centralized e-cycling (start with toner & ink cartridges) Standardize on green PCs, servers Set all printers to duplex by default that support it
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Additional Resources E-Cycling
Regional Info: http://www.nbc4.com/goinggreen/9989668/detail.html National: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/recycle/ecycling/donate.htm
Buy Green Equipment EPEAT: http://www.epeat.net/ EPA/EnergyStar: http://www.energystar.gov/
Green Business Processes http://www.startupnation.com/steps/93/9-steps-green-business.html http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org/
Server Virtualization http://www.vmware.com
Data Center “Green Makeover” DOE/EPA tools (DC Pro: http://dcpro.ppc.com/) http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/partnering_data_centers.html Uptime Institute: http://www.uptimeinstitute.org/ Green Grid: http://thegreengrid.org
Renewable Energy http://www.nrel.gov http://www.utcpower.com
My blog, http://viralpatterns.com Additional links to good websites This presentation + notes Some more ideas about Green IT Project Planning
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Next…Charles Lewis from Cisco on Data Center Efficiency
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