Choosing a green colocation provider

choosing a green INTERNAP colocation provider DISCOVER THE BEST PRACTICES OF A GREEN DATA CENTER TO MAKE SURE THE COLOCATION PROVIDER YOU CHOOSE TRULY IS SUSTAINABLE. ASHRAE THE GREEN GRID GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GREEN FOUNDERS ENERGY STAR 1-49 A score in this range indicates the data center provider may need to invest in improving IT equipment efficiency and lowering the internal heat load, accompanied by reducing the support and cooling load to enhance energy performance. 50 -74 A score in this range translates to a need for simple, low-cost operations and maintenance practices combined with equipment upgrades. 15- 100 A score in this range means a data center provider is adequately implementing best practices for a green design. LEED SCORE LEED Certification comes in multiple levels based on a 100 point system for new construction and major renovations. Certified 40 -49 points Silver 50 - 59 points Gold 60 – 79 points Platinum 80 points and above Up to 10 bonus points are available for innovation in design and regional priority. POWER USAGE EFFECTIVENESS The Green Grid is best known for the creation and sponsorship of the data center metric PUE or Power Usage Effectiveness. A rating of 1.2 - 1.3 is an acceptable rating, where lower scores represent a more effective usage of power and higher scores D represent a less effective usage. GREEN METRICS UPS EFFICIENCY High-efficiency, Energy Star-rated UPS systems that deliver greater than 95 percent efficiencies at partial loads are key to any green initiative. Additionally, using a modular UPS configuration can also help improve efficiency. HOT AISLE/COLD AISLE DESIGN Hot aisle and cold aisle design was first conceived by Robert Sullivan of the Uptime Institute and is now an accepted best practice for cabinet layouts. In this layout, all the hardware in a row of cabinets face the same way so hot air is expelled on one side while cool air blows from the other side. CONTROLLED LIGHTING Installing a lighting control system, in conjunction with more efficient fixtures and occupancy sensors, can help reduce energy usage. VOLTAGE Moving from 120/208V to 240V power increases efficiency by 2 - 3.5 percent per server, which could be significant over hundreds of servers. With the high cost of power today, every little bit helps. POWER USAGE TEMPERATURE A reset upward of chilled water temperature by 1°F [0.6°C] can save 0.5 –0.75 percent for a fixed speed chiller and 2- 3 percent for a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) chiller. RACK MANAGEMENT Often overlooked, this zero cost action at the rack level can ::: help provide cooling where it is most needed. RAISED FLOOR : One of the keys to keeping your colocation investment cool : and keeping your energy costs down is to route the cool air you have to the right place. Raised floor designs ensure even i cooling of the data center with minimal wasted energy. CLOSE-COUPLED COOLING This type of solution improves efficiency because it employs liquid cooling technology, shortens the air paths and eliminates mixing of cold and hot air streams. VARIABLE SPEED FANS IN CRAC UNITS These cooling fans automatically scale their speed according to ambient room temperatures. COOLING MODULAR DESIGNS Modular designs offer more predictable energy usage as they take the best ideas for design, reliability and efficiency and package them into a prefabricated, repeatable and operationally-optimized module. SMART LOCATION :When shopping for a colocation provider that offers a sustainable solution, ask if the provider has leveraged any environmental attributes of the location. BUILDING ENVELOPE Another feature of a green colocation facility might be the way ;the building is "enveloped" or insulated to keep cool air in and reflect heat. White reflective roofing can be used to decrease :the surface temperature of the roof by 100° F, which not only lowers the cost of cooling, but also offsets CO, emissions by about five metric tons per 500 square feet. HUMIDIFICATION :Rather than using extra energy to heat water and create steam, applying a cool water vapor mist is a good alternative. RECYCLED WATER Using recycled water such as "gray water" for cooling can also help save on overall costs. MONITORING :According to Gartner Research, DCIM monitoring can lead to energy savings that reduce a data center's total operating expenses by up to 20 percent. OTHER BEST PRACTICES Click here to download the eBook, "Choosing a Green Colocation Provider." 877.843.7627 | [email protected] | www.internap.com ©2012 Internap Network Services Corporation. All rights reserved. Internap and P-NAP are registered trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. You Tube in choosing a green INTERNAP colocation provider DISCOVER THE BEST PRACTICES OF A GREEN DATA CENTER TO MAKE SURE THE COLOCATION PROVIDER YOU CHOOSE TRULY IS SUSTAINABLE. ASHRAE THE GREEN GRID 父 GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GREEN FOUNDERS ENERGY STAR 1-49 A score in this range indicates the data center provider may need to invest in improving IT equipment efficiency and lowering the internal heat load, accompanied by reducing the support and cooling load to enhance energy performance. 50 -74 A score in this range translates to a need for simple, low-cost operations and maintenance practices combined with equipment upgrades. 15- 100 A score in this range means a data center provider is adequately implementing best practices for a green design. LEED SCORE LEED Certification comes in multiple levels based on a 100 point system for new construction and major renovations. Certified 40 -49 points Silver 50 - 59 points Gold 60 – 79 points Platinum 80 points and above Up to 10 bonus points are available for innovation in design and regional priority. POWER USAGE EFFECTIVENESS The Green Grid is best known for the creation and sponsorship of the data center metric PUE or Power Usage Effectiveness. A B rating of 1.2 - 1.3 is an acceptable rating, where lower scores represent a more effective usage of power and higher scores D represent a less effective usage. GREEN METRICS UPS EFFICIENCY High-efficiency, Energy Star-rated UPS systems that deliver greater than 95 percent efficiencies at partial loads are key to any green initiative. Additionally, using a modular UPS configuration can also help improve efficiency. HOT AISLE/COLD AISLE DESIGN Hot aisle and cold aisle design was first conceived by Robert Sullivan of the Uptime Institute and is now an accepted best practice for cabinet layouts. In this layout, all the hardware in a row of cabinets face the same way so hot air is expelled on one side while cool air blows from * * * * the other side. CONTROLLED LIGHTING Installing a lighting control system, in conjunction with more efficient fixtures and occupancy sensors, can help reduce energy usage. VOLTAGE Moving from 120/208V to 240V power increases efficiency by 2 - 3.5 percent per server, which could be significant over hundreds of servers. With the high cost of power today, every little bit helps. POWER USAGE TEMPERATURE A reset upward of chilled water temperature by 1°F [0.6°C] can save 0.5 –0.75 percent for a fixed speed chiller and 2- 3 percent for a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) chiller. RACK MANAGEMENT Often overlooked, this zero cost action at the rack level can ::: help provide cooling where it is most needed. RAISED FLOOR : One of the keys to keeping your colocation investment cool : and keeping your energy costs down is to route the cool air you have to the right place. Raised floor designs ensure even i cooling of the data center with minimal wasted energy. CLOSE-COUPLED COOLING This type of solution improves efficiency because it employs liquid cooling technology, shortens the air paths and eliminates mixing of cold and hot air streams. VARIABLE SPEED FANS IN CRAC UNITS These cooling fans automatically scale their speed according to ambient room temperatures. COOLING MODULAR DESIGNS Modular designs offer more predictable energy usage as they take the best ideas for design, reliability and efficiency and package them into a prefabricated, repeatable and operationally-optimized module. SMART LOCATION :When shopping for a colocation provider that offers a sustainable solution, ask if the provider has leveraged any environmental attributes of the location. BUILDING ENVELOPE Another feature of a green colocation facility might be the way ;the building is "enveloped" or insulated to keep cool air in and reflect heat. White reflective roofing can be used to decrease :the surface temperature of the roof by 100° F, which not only lowers the cost of cooling, but also offsets CO, emissions by about five metric tons per 500 square feet. HUMIDIFICATION :Rather than using extra energy to heat water and create steam, applying a cool water vapor mist is a good alternative. RECYCLED WATER Using recycled water such as "gray water" for cooling can also help save on overall costs. MONITORING :According to Gartner Research, DCIM monitoring can lead to energy savings that reduce a data center's total operating expenses by up to 20 percent. OTHER BEST PRACTICES Click here to download the eBook, "Choosing a Green Colocation Provider." 877.843.7627 | [email protected] | www.internap.com ©2012 Internap Network Services Corporation. All rights reserved. Internap and P-NAP are registered trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. You Tube in choosing a green INTERNAP colocation provider DISCOVER THE BEST PRACTICES OF A GREEN DATA CENTER TO MAKE SURE THE COLOCATION PROVIDER YOU CHOOSE TRULY IS SUSTAINABLE. ASHRAE THE GREEN GRID 父 GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GREEN FOUNDERS ENERGY STAR 1-49 A score in this range indicates the data center provider may need to invest in improving IT equipment efficiency and lowering the internal heat load, accompanied by reducing the support and cooling load to enhance energy performance. 50 -74 A score in this range translates to a need for simple, low-cost operations and maintenance practices combined with equipment upgrades. 15- 100 A score in this range means a data center provider is adequately implementing best practices for a green design. LEED SCORE LEED Certification comes in multiple levels based on a 100 point system for new construction and major renovations. Certified 40 -49 points Silver 50 - 59 points Gold 60 – 79 points Platinum 80 points and above Up to 10 bonus points are available for innovation in design and regional priority. POWER USAGE EFFECTIVENESS The Green Grid is best known for the creation and sponsorship of the data center metric PUE or Power Usage Effectiveness. A B rating of 1.2 - 1.3 is an acceptable rating, where lower scores represent a more effective usage of power and higher scores D represent a less effective usage. GREEN METRICS UPS EFFICIENCY High-efficiency, Energy Star-rated UPS systems that deliver greater than 95 percent efficiencies at partial loads are key to any green initiative. Additionally, using a modular UPS configuration can also help improve efficiency. HOT AISLE/COLD AISLE DESIGN Hot aisle and cold aisle design was first conceived by Robert Sullivan of the Uptime Institute and is now an accepted best practice for cabinet layouts. In this layout, all the hardware in a row of cabinets face the same way so hot air is expelled on one side while cool air blows from * * * * the other side. CONTROLLED LIGHTING Installing a lighting control system, in conjunction with more efficient fixtures and occupancy sensors, can help reduce energy usage. VOLTAGE Moving from 120/208V to 240V power increases efficiency by 2 - 3.5 percent per server, which could be significant over hundreds of servers. With the high cost of power today, every little bit helps. POWER USAGE TEMPERATURE A reset upward of chilled water temperature by 1°F [0.6°C] can save 0.5 –0.75 percent for a fixed speed chiller and 2- 3 percent for a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) chiller. RACK MANAGEMENT Often overlooked, this zero cost action at the rack level can ::: help provide cooling where it is most needed. RAISED FLOOR : One of the keys to keeping your colocation investment cool : and keeping your energy costs down is to route the cool air you have to the right place. Raised floor designs ensure even i cooling of the data center with minimal wasted energy. CLOSE-COUPLED COOLING This type of solution improves efficiency because it employs liquid cooling technology, shortens the air paths and eliminates mixing of cold and hot air streams. VARIABLE SPEED FANS IN CRAC UNITS These cooling fans automatically scale their speed according to ambient room temperatures. COOLING MODULAR DESIGNS Modular designs offer more predictable energy usage as they take the best ideas for design, reliability and efficiency and package them into a prefabricated, repeatable and operationally-optimized module. SMART LOCATION :When shopping for a colocation provider that offers a sustainable solution, ask if the provider has leveraged any environmental attributes of the location. BUILDING ENVELOPE Another feature of a green colocation facility might be the way ;the building is "enveloped" or insulated to keep cool air in and reflect heat. White reflective roofing can be used to decrease :the surface temperature of the roof by 100° F, which not only lowers the cost of cooling, but also offsets CO, emissions by about five metric tons per 500 square feet. HUMIDIFICATION :Rather than using extra energy to heat water and create steam, applying a cool water vapor mist is a good alternative. RECYCLED WATER Using recycled water such as "gray water" for cooling can also help save on overall costs. MONITORING :According to Gartner Research, DCIM monitoring can lead to energy savings that reduce a data center's total operating expenses by up to 20 percent. OTHER BEST PRACTICES Click here to download the eBook, "Choosing a Green Colocation Provider." 877.843.7627 | [email protected] | www.internap.com ©2012 Internap Network Services Corporation. All rights reserved. Internap and P-NAP are registered trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. You Tube in choosing a green INTERNAP colocation provider DISCOVER THE BEST PRACTICES OF A GREEN DATA CENTER TO MAKE SURE THE COLOCATION PROVIDER YOU CHOOSE TRULY IS SUSTAINABLE. ASHRAE THE GREEN GRID 父 GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GREEN FOUNDERS ENERGY STAR 1-49 A score in this range indicates the data center provider may need to invest in improving IT equipment efficiency and lowering the internal heat load, accompanied by reducing the support and cooling load to enhance energy performance. 50 -74 A score in this range translates to a need for simple, low-cost operations and maintenance practices combined with equipment upgrades. 15- 100 A score in this range means a data center provider is adequately implementing best practices for a green design. LEED SCORE LEED Certification comes in multiple levels based on a 100 point system for new construction and major renovations. Certified 40 -49 points Silver 50 - 59 points Gold 60 – 79 points Platinum 80 points and above Up to 10 bonus points are available for innovation in design and regional priority. POWER USAGE EFFECTIVENESS The Green Grid is best known for the creation and sponsorship of the data center metric PUE or Power Usage Effectiveness. A B rating of 1.2 - 1.3 is an acceptable rating, where lower scores represent a more effective usage of power and higher scores D represent a less effective usage. GREEN METRICS UPS EFFICIENCY High-efficiency, Energy Star-rated UPS systems that deliver greater than 95 percent efficiencies at partial loads are key to any green initiative. Additionally, using a modular UPS configuration can also help improve efficiency. HOT AISLE/COLD AISLE DESIGN Hot aisle and cold aisle design was first conceived by Robert Sullivan of the Uptime Institute and is now an accepted best practice for cabinet layouts. In this layout, all the hardware in a row of cabinets face the same way so hot air is expelled on one side while cool air blows from * * * * the other side. CONTROLLED LIGHTING Installing a lighting control system, in conjunction with more efficient fixtures and occupancy sensors, can help reduce energy usage. VOLTAGE Moving from 120/208V to 240V power increases efficiency by 2 - 3.5 percent per server, which could be significant over hundreds of servers. With the high cost of power today, every little bit helps. POWER USAGE TEMPERATURE A reset upward of chilled water temperature by 1°F [0.6°C] can save 0.5 –0.75 percent for a fixed speed chiller and 2- 3 percent for a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) chiller. RACK MANAGEMENT Often overlooked, this zero cost action at the rack level can ::: help provide cooling where it is most needed. RAISED FLOOR : One of the keys to keeping your colocation investment cool : and keeping your energy costs down is to route the cool air you have to the right place. Raised floor designs ensure even i cooling of the data center with minimal wasted energy. CLOSE-COUPLED COOLING This type of solution improves efficiency because it employs liquid cooling technology, shortens the air paths and eliminates mixing of cold and hot air streams. VARIABLE SPEED FANS IN CRAC UNITS These cooling fans automatically scale their speed according to ambient room temperatures. COOLING MODULAR DESIGNS Modular designs offer more predictable energy usage as they take the best ideas for design, reliability and efficiency and package them into a prefabricated, repeatable and operationally-optimized module. SMART LOCATION :When shopping for a colocation provider that offers a sustainable solution, ask if the provider has leveraged any environmental attributes of the location. BUILDING ENVELOPE Another feature of a green colocation facility might be the way ;the building is "enveloped" or insulated to keep cool air in and reflect heat. White reflective roofing can be used to decrease :the surface temperature of the roof by 100° F, which not only lowers the cost of cooling, but also offsets CO, emissions by about five metric tons per 500 square feet. HUMIDIFICATION :Rather than using extra energy to heat water and create steam, applying a cool water vapor mist is a good alternative. RECYCLED WATER Using recycled water such as "gray water" for cooling can also help save on overall costs. MONITORING :According to Gartner Research, DCIM monitoring can lead to energy savings that reduce a data center's total operating expenses by up to 20 percent. OTHER BEST PRACTICES Click here to download the eBook, "Choosing a Green Colocation Provider." 877.843.7627 | [email protected] | www.internap.com ©2012 Internap Network Services Corporation. All rights reserved. Internap and P-NAP are registered trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. You Tube in choosing a green INTERNAP colocation provider DISCOVER THE BEST PRACTICES OF A GREEN DATA CENTER TO MAKE SURE THE COLOCATION PROVIDER YOU CHOOSE TRULY IS SUSTAINABLE. ASHRAE THE GREEN GRID 父 GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GREEN FOUNDERS ENERGY STAR 1-49 A score in this range indicates the data center provider may need to invest in improving IT equipment efficiency and lowering the internal heat load, accompanied by reducing the support and cooling load to enhance energy performance. 50 -74 A score in this range translates to a need for simple, low-cost operations and maintenance practices combined with equipment upgrades. 15- 100 A score in this range means a data center provider is adequately implementing best practices for a green design. LEED SCORE LEED Certification comes in multiple levels based on a 100 point system for new construction and major renovations. Certified 40 -49 points Silver 50 - 59 points Gold 60 – 79 points Platinum 80 points and above Up to 10 bonus points are available for innovation in design and regional priority. POWER USAGE EFFECTIVENESS The Green Grid is best known for the creation and sponsorship of the data center metric PUE or Power Usage Effectiveness. A B rating of 1.2 - 1.3 is an acceptable rating, where lower scores represent a more effective usage of power and higher scores D represent a less effective usage. GREEN METRICS UPS EFFICIENCY High-efficiency, Energy Star-rated UPS systems that deliver greater than 95 percent efficiencies at partial loads are key to any green initiative. Additionally, using a modular UPS configuration can also help improve efficiency. HOT AISLE/COLD AISLE DESIGN Hot aisle and cold aisle design was first conceived by Robert Sullivan of the Uptime Institute and is now an accepted best practice for cabinet layouts. In this layout, all the hardware in a row of cabinets face the same way so hot air is expelled on one side while cool air blows from * * * * the other side. CONTROLLED LIGHTING Installing a lighting control system, in conjunction with more efficient fixtures and occupancy sensors, can help reduce energy usage. VOLTAGE Moving from 120/208V to 240V power increases efficiency by 2 - 3.5 percent per server, which could be significant over hundreds of servers. With the high cost of power today, every little bit helps. POWER USAGE TEMPERATURE A reset upward of chilled water temperature by 1°F [0.6°C] can save 0.5 –0.75 percent for a fixed speed chiller and 2- 3 percent for a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) chiller. RACK MANAGEMENT Often overlooked, this zero cost action at the rack level can ::: help provide cooling where it is most needed. RAISED FLOOR : One of the keys to keeping your colocation investment cool : and keeping your energy costs down is to route the cool air you have to the right place. Raised floor designs ensure even i cooling of the data center with minimal wasted energy. CLOSE-COUPLED COOLING This type of solution improves efficiency because it employs liquid cooling technology, shortens the air paths and eliminates mixing of cold and hot air streams. VARIABLE SPEED FANS IN CRAC UNITS These cooling fans automatically scale their speed according to ambient room temperatures. COOLING MODULAR DESIGNS Modular designs offer more predictable energy usage as they take the best ideas for design, reliability and efficiency and package them into a prefabricated, repeatable and operationally-optimized module. SMART LOCATION :When shopping for a colocation provider that offers a sustainable solution, ask if the provider has leveraged any environmental attributes of the location. BUILDING ENVELOPE Another feature of a green colocation facility might be the way ;the building is "enveloped" or insulated to keep cool air in and reflect heat. White reflective roofing can be used to decrease :the surface temperature of the roof by 100° F, which not only lowers the cost of cooling, but also offsets CO, emissions by about five metric tons per 500 square feet. HUMIDIFICATION :Rather than using extra energy to heat water and create steam, applying a cool water vapor mist is a good alternative. RECYCLED WATER Using recycled water such as "gray water" for cooling can also help save on overall costs. MONITORING :According to Gartner Research, DCIM monitoring can lead to energy savings that reduce a data center's total operating expenses by up to 20 percent. OTHER BEST PRACTICES Click here to download the eBook, "Choosing a Green Colocation Provider." 877.843.7627 | [email protected] | www.internap.com ©2012 Internap Network Services Corporation. All rights reserved. Internap and P-NAP are registered trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. You Tube in choosing a green INTERNAP colocation provider DISCOVER THE BEST PRACTICES OF A GREEN DATA CENTER TO MAKE SURE THE COLOCATION PROVIDER YOU CHOOSE TRULY IS SUSTAINABLE. ASHRAE THE GREEN GRID 父 GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GREEN FOUNDERS ENERGY STAR 1-49 A score in this range indicates the data center provider may need to invest in improving IT equipment efficiency and lowering the internal heat load, accompanied by reducing the support and cooling load to enhance energy performance. 50 -74 A score in this range translates to a need for simple, low-cost operations and maintenance practices combined with equipment upgrades. 15- 100 A score in this range means a data center provider is adequately implementing best practices for a green design. LEED SCORE LEED Certification comes in multiple levels based on a 100 point system for new construction and major renovations. Certified 40 -49 points Silver 50 - 59 points Gold 60 – 79 points Platinum 80 points and above Up to 10 bonus points are available for innovation in design and regional priority. POWER USAGE EFFECTIVENESS The Green Grid is best known for the creation and sponsorship of the data center metric PUE or Power Usage Effectiveness. A B rating of 1.2 - 1.3 is an acceptable rating, where lower scores represent a more effective usage of power and higher scores D represent a less effective usage. GREEN METRICS UPS EFFICIENCY High-efficiency, Energy Star-rated UPS systems that deliver greater than 95 percent efficiencies at partial loads are key to any green initiative. Additionally, using a modular UPS configuration can also help improve efficiency. HOT AISLE/COLD AISLE DESIGN Hot aisle and cold aisle design was first conceived by Robert Sullivan of the Uptime Institute and is now an accepted best practice for cabinet layouts. In this layout, all the hardware in a row of cabinets face the same way so hot air is expelled on one side while cool air blows from * * * * the other side. CONTROLLED LIGHTING Installing a lighting control system, in conjunction with more efficient fixtures and occupancy sensors, can help reduce energy usage. VOLTAGE Moving from 120/208V to 240V power increases efficiency by 2 - 3.5 percent per server, which could be significant over hundreds of servers. With the high cost of power today, every little bit helps. POWER USAGE TEMPERATURE A reset upward of chilled water temperature by 1°F [0.6°C] can save 0.5 –0.75 percent for a fixed speed chiller and 2- 3 percent for a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) chiller. RACK MANAGEMENT Often overlooked, this zero cost action at the rack level can ::: help provide cooling where it is most needed. RAISED FLOOR : One of the keys to keeping your colocation investment cool : and keeping your energy costs down is to route the cool air you have to the right place. Raised floor designs ensure even i cooling of the data center with minimal wasted energy. CLOSE-COUPLED COOLING This type of solution improves efficiency because it employs liquid cooling technology, shortens the air paths and eliminates mixing of cold and hot air streams. VARIABLE SPEED FANS IN CRAC UNITS These cooling fans automatically scale their speed according to ambient room temperatures. COOLING MODULAR DESIGNS Modular designs offer more predictable energy usage as they take the best ideas for design, reliability and efficiency and package them into a prefabricated, repeatable and operationally-optimized module. SMART LOCATION :When shopping for a colocation provider that offers a sustainable solution, ask if the provider has leveraged any environmental attributes of the location. BUILDING ENVELOPE Another feature of a green colocation facility might be the way ;the building is "enveloped" or insulated to keep cool air in and reflect heat. White reflective roofing can be used to decrease :the surface temperature of the roof by 100° F, which not only lowers the cost of cooling, but also offsets CO, emissions by about five metric tons per 500 square feet. HUMIDIFICATION :Rather than using extra energy to heat water and create steam, applying a cool water vapor mist is a good alternative. RECYCLED WATER Using recycled water such as "gray water" for cooling can also help save on overall costs. MONITORING :According to Gartner Research, DCIM monitoring can lead to energy savings that reduce a data center's total operating expenses by up to 20 percent. OTHER BEST PRACTICES Click here to download the eBook, "Choosing a Green Colocation Provider." 877.843.7627 | [email protected] | www.internap.com ©2012 Internap Network Services Corporation. All rights reserved. Internap and P-NAP are registered trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. You Tube in