Intelligent Efficiency: Opportunities, Barriers, and Solutions
This ACEEE paper defines Intelligent Efficiency and investigates its potential to save energy. Several case studies are described and an economic analysis conducted. Barriers and needs at the national
Leading by Example 2.0: How Information and Communication Technologies Help Achieve Federal Sustainability Goals
Highlights initial progress in adopting ICT across the US federal government, to meeting sustainability goals. Draws from the 2012
Energy Saving in Society by IT Solutions – How to Quantify the Contribution of “Green by IT”
Summarises currently available methods for calculating the effects of “Green by IT”. By the Japanese Green IT Promotion Council
GeSI SMARTer 2020: The Role of ICT in Driving a Sustainable Future
Presents a vision for a sustainable world through responsible, ICT– enabled transformation. By the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI)
Leading by Example: Using Information and Communication Technologies to Achieve Federal Sustainability Goals
Presents 8 case studies highlighting how the US federal government is using ICT solutions to achieve sustainability goals. By the Center
Intelligent Efficiency – the Next Generation of Energy Efficiency
This ACEEE paper defines intelligent efficiency and provides specific case studies to illustrate its impact. Focused on manufacturing sector, but examples included from commercial buildings
A Defining Framework for Intelligent Efficiency, Report E125
Outlines a paradigm for describing intelligent efficiency, and presents a number for case studies. By the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Energy Reporting on Networks
Documents progress by the Internet Engineering Task Force to establish a protocol for self-reporting energy information by devices and equipment. By Bruce Nordman for the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Evaluating the carbon-reducing impacts of ICT
This GeSI report develops an approach to methodology and standards for measuring the carbon footprint of the ICT sector and other industries through innovative technology
