Energy Consumption Background

• The US Department of Energy reports:

  • Average PC wastes up to 400 kilowatt-hours of electricity a year

  • Up to $50 / PC depending on energy prices.

• The wasted electricity for 5000 PCs results in carbon-dioxide emissions equivalent to 190 cars (375 lbs or 170 kg per PC per year).

• According to US Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, over 80% of users disable their PCs power conservation settings within 90 days.