With an eye to saving U.S. households and businesses more than $1.8 billion in energy costs over the next 5 years, the EPA has announced new Energy Star specifications for computers and related equipment. These new modifications are also expected to prevent greenhouse gas emissions equal to the annual emissions of 2.7 million cars.
“As the driver of America’s technology revolution, the innovative spirit of the computer industry is now powering our energy revolution,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “Through Energy Star, President Bush and EPA are brightening our nation’s future, and I applaud these leaders for developing energy efficient computers that are good for our environment and good our wallets.”
Under the new specifications, only the most energy-efficient computer related equipment will earn the Energy Star label, representing the top of their class.