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Greening of IT Chris Willey Deputy CTO, Infrastructure Services

Greening of IT Chris Willey Deputy CTO, Infrastructure Services Government of the District of Columbia, Washington DC Maryland Digital Government Summit Westin BWI Hotel Baltimore, MD. June 23, 2008. Introductions. Audience Background How many CIOs/IT Directors in the room?

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Greening of IT Chris Willey Deputy CTO, Infrastructure Services

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  1. Greening of IT Chris Willey Deputy CTO, Infrastructure Services Government of the District of Columbia, Washington DC Maryland Digital Government Summit Westin BWI Hotel Baltimore, MD June 23, 2008

  2. Introductions • 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

  3. 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 Page 3 Greening of IT

  4. E-Cycling What it is Proper 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 Page 4 Greening of IT

  5. 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) Page 5 Greening of IT

  6. Buy Green Equipment What it is Buying 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 Page 6 Greening of IT

  7. 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 Page 7 Greening of IT

  8. Green Business Processes What it is Instituting 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 Page 8 Greening of IT

  9. 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 Page 9 Greening of IT

  10. Green Business Processes Metrics % spend on “EPP” % fixed costs charged back # pages printed single-sided (need tracking tool) printers per employee Page 10 Greening of IT

  11. Server Virtualization What it is Making 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 Page 11 Greening of IT

  12. 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 Page 12 Greening of IT

  13. Data Center “Green Makeover” What it is Set 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 Page 13 Greening of IT

  14. 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 Page 14 Greening of IT

  15. Renewable Energy What it is Use 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 Page 15 Greening of IT

  16. 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 Page 16 Greening of IT

  17. 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 Page 17 Greening of IT

  18. 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 Page 18 Greening of IT

  19. Next… Charles Lewis from Cisco on Data Center Efficiency Page 19 Greening of IT

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