365 Main Explores Green Power at Five Data Centers Nationwide
SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- 365 Main announced today that 100 percent renewable energy is now available for customers in its data center in Chandler, Ariz., via the Salt River Project's EarthWise Energy Program, which produces clean energy from renewable resources such as the sun, wind, earth's heat, flowing water and even decomposing garbage in landfills.
Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the first 365 Main customer to sign up for 100 percent renewable energy from SRP's EarthWise Energy program at 365 Main's Arizona data center.
"Switching from traditional to clean power is one of the most significant changes that data centers can make to dramatically reduce their carbon footprints," said J.P. Balajadia, senior vice-president of engineering for 365 Main. "We are pleased that Sony Pictures is demonstrating its commitment to minimizing its environmental impact by choosing the EarthWise Energy Program for its servers and other IT equipment in our facility."
"We are focused on pursuing sustainable policies that help reduce energy consumption, which makes sense from both an environmental and economic standpoint," said Rick Hopfer, senior vice president and CIO, Sony Pictures Entertainment. "We are pleased that we are able to participate in a renewable energy program through our data center in Arizona."
"365 Main is leading the way for other data centers in their commitment to clean renewable energy," said Lori Singleton, manager, sustainability initiatives and technologies, Salt River Project. "We commend 365 Main for being the first data center in SRP's service territory to take advantage of the EarthWise Energy Program."
365 Main is also working with regional utilities to bring similar green energy programs to the company's five other data centers.
According to 365 Main and SRP estimates, Sony Pictures' selection of the EarthWise Energy Program instead of traditional power sources could help the company reduce the carbon footprint of its deployment in 365 Main's Arizona data center by up to 19,710 tons over the next 3 years, equal to removing nearly 3,240 cars from the roads.
Other Recent Energy-Efficient Steps Taken by 365 Main
365 Main's work with EarthWise follows other energy-efficient steps, such as the company's participation in the Savings by Design program, backed in part by PG&E, which resulted in energy-efficient design improvements to 365 Main's Oakland data center that are anticipated to reduce energy use by approximately 1.67 million kilowatt hours annually, or enough energy to power approximately 242 homes each year.
365 Main also recently announced that the company has become an ENERGY STAR partner and is working with the EPA in conjunction with other organizations to develop an ENERGY STAR rating standard for data centers. As an ENERGY STAR partner, 365 Main agrees to measure, track and benchmark its energy performance where possible by using tools such as those offered by ENERGY STAR, develop and implement a plan consistent with ENERGY STAR guidelines to achieve energy savings, as well as educate staff and the public about achievements with ENERGY STAR.
About 365 Main Inc.
365 Main Inc. develops and operates the world's finest data centers. Intelligently designed and expertly managed, 365 Main's data centers are developed and certified to the highest industry standards and compliance requirements, including SAS70, and feature 24/7/365 power, cooling, connectivity and security capabilities to ensure mission-critical operations and business continuity for tenants. Today, hundreds of hosting, telecommunication and Fortune 1000 enterprises rely on 365 Main. 365 Main is a privately held company based in San Francisco, Calif. More information is available at 877-365-MAIN (6246) or http://www.365main.com/.
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