Nutty Grandad
Well-Known Member
I host many websites in the USA because of the ridiculous high costs here in South Africa. I received this email from my provider...
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Looking to bring green practices to the Web?
Good news: by hosting with us, you already have.
How We Went Green
Since we're not able to generate wind power onsite, we offset our energy use by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
The energy grid must maintain a full supply of power without overflowing. When wind power is added to the grid through RECs, the amount of energy produced by fossil fuels is reduced.
As a result, our offices and data centers are 100% powered by renewable energy, which means your site is completely green.
Our commitment prevents the release of 2,660 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. That's equivalent to planting nearly 2,390 acres of trees, or removing 510 cars from the road.
Read more about our efforts »
Stay Green On and Off Your Site
Interested in doing more? Here are some great ways to increase energy efficiency:
- Support Our Green Partner
Google shares our commitment to clean energy. Support their efforts by adding Webmaster Tools or Google AdSense to your site.
- Look for the ENERGY STAR Label
When replacing computer equipment and appliances, choose models with the ENEGY STAR certification label, which signifies the US Department of Energy's approval for energy efficiency.
- Activate Sleep Mode
Set your computer's sleep mode to turn on after 20 or 30 minutes of inactivity, and save energy during downtime.
- Audit Your Energy Use
Self-assess the energy you consume at work or at home for free, at ENERGYguide.com
Eco-friendly adjustments are easy to implement and offer great benefits to the environment. Take steps to minimize your emissions today!
Stay tuned for our next issue to learn how going green offers new benefits to your business.
Best wishes,
UNQUOTE
Besides simply screwing us out of our hard earned money, don't you think that the IT industry in SA should be following suit? Afterall they are making MILLIONS and MILLIONS in profit out of us!!!!
QUOTE:
Looking to bring green practices to the Web?
Good news: by hosting with us, you already have.
How We Went Green
Since we're not able to generate wind power onsite, we offset our energy use by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
The energy grid must maintain a full supply of power without overflowing. When wind power is added to the grid through RECs, the amount of energy produced by fossil fuels is reduced.
As a result, our offices and data centers are 100% powered by renewable energy, which means your site is completely green.
Our commitment prevents the release of 2,660 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. That's equivalent to planting nearly 2,390 acres of trees, or removing 510 cars from the road.
Read more about our efforts »
Stay Green On and Off Your Site
Interested in doing more? Here are some great ways to increase energy efficiency:
- Support Our Green Partner
Google shares our commitment to clean energy. Support their efforts by adding Webmaster Tools or Google AdSense to your site.
- Look for the ENERGY STAR Label
When replacing computer equipment and appliances, choose models with the ENEGY STAR certification label, which signifies the US Department of Energy's approval for energy efficiency.
- Activate Sleep Mode
Set your computer's sleep mode to turn on after 20 or 30 minutes of inactivity, and save energy during downtime.
- Audit Your Energy Use
Self-assess the energy you consume at work or at home for free, at ENERGYguide.com
Eco-friendly adjustments are easy to implement and offer great benefits to the environment. Take steps to minimize your emissions today!
Stay tuned for our next issue to learn how going green offers new benefits to your business.
Best wishes,
UNQUOTE
Besides simply screwing us out of our hard earned money, don't you think that the IT industry in SA should be following suit? Afterall they are making MILLIONS and MILLIONS in profit out of us!!!!