This week, I had the pleasure of touring a data center developed and operated by a provider that has sites in only two cities in the US so far. I’m intentionally not mentioning the name of the provider, but would like to share some of the things they’re doing that impressed me. I was impressed [...]
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Energy Efficiency Improvements Need Not Be So Tough
August 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Data Center, Data Center MEP, Data Centers, Energy, Green Data Center, Green IT, Power
Tags:Cold Aisle Containment·Data Center Efficiency·Free air cooling
On This Date (June 3rd), 1889…
June 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Energy, Power
One hundred and twenty one years ago, on June 3rd, 1889, the world experienced its first long distance transmission of electrical power.
The picture shown here is of the hydro electric generating station at Willamette Falls near Portland Oregon. This plant delivered power to 55 street lights over 14 miles away, in Portland, and heralded a [...]
Tags:Electrical power generation·Electricity·George Westinghouse·Thomas Edison·War of the Currents·Willamette Falls
