Green IT

Green IT initiatives

Green IT initiatives at the University include:

• the introduction of PowerMAN (a power management system) across all University PCs (including libraries and computer rooms). This means that University PCs hibernate after a defined period of inactivity, reducing their energy usage
• WakeMYPC, which allows staff to switch on their PCs for remote working wherever and whenever they want with the click of a button
• the student computer replacement programme has been extended from a three year to a four year cycle. Computers replaced under this scheme are used in Schools to further extend their lifespan
• new contracts which ensure that new computers can now be purchased with a four year warranty. Schools are encouraged to switch to a minimum four year replacement cycle for staff and postgraduate computers
• the IS procurement process which ensures that our suppliers provide low power demand equipment and that they reduce and recyle all waste packaging
• the full Outlook client which is available to staff who are working from home. Staff and students have access to their University e-mails through the intranet portal
• MyFiles which allows access to a University filestore (Z-drive or shared drives) from anywhere using the intranet portal
• printers and photocopiers in libraries and IS computer rooms that have been replaced by energy efficient multi-function devices (MFDs) and all use recycled paper.  Default printing is set to print double-sided to save paper
• IS donating some computers to charity

For further information, please see the Green IT Review and Green IT presentation PDF  [University of Nottingham access only].