Make your computer green

November 18th, 2008 Alex

Verdiem released a free energy monitoring application called Edison that allows you to actively control your PC’s energy consumption and CO2 emission. You can set your schedule and the hours you use your PC to manage the power settings. You can then see how much power and CO2 you actually save. Currently the tool is for Windows PC and Microsoft encourages its Windows users to use the Edison software. Verdiem and Microsoft are both members of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, a nonprofit group of eco-conscious consumers, businessess, and organizations committed to reducing the power consumption of PCs and servers.

EDISON Features
Edison offers a simple solution for the individual PC user. The software features include:
Scheduling – allows users to identify work and non-work schedules to optimise power schemes based on when the PC is in use or on standby.
Settings – provides several options of desired power savings and settings. Simply choose the most appropriate and it applies 24x7x365.
Estimated Savings Reports – offers information that correlates PC power settings to money, kWh and CO2 savings.
Intuitive User Interface – easy to use sliding bars help consumers choose settings and instantly see the power and monetary savings. Clearly marked tabs help users navigate through the interface.

Verdiem is a network energy management company that was founded in 2001 in Seattle and provides a enterprise software to reduce energy consumption.

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