Ray, Ishita. (2012). Green Computing. 10.13140/2.1.1546.0164.

As computing becomes
increasingly pervasive, the energy consumption attributable to computing is
climbing, despite the clarion call to action to reduce consumption and reverse
greenhouse effects. At the same time, the rising cost of energy — due to regulatory
measures enforcing a “true cost” of energy coupled with scarcity as finite natural
resources are rapidly being diminished — is refocusing IT leaders on efficiency and
total cost of ownership, particularly in the context of the world-wide financial
crisis. The topic of this paper, Green Computing is especially important in this
regard. Green computing is a very hot topic these days, not only because of rising
energy costs and potential savings, but also due to the impact on the environment.
This paper outlines the goals, reasons, approaches and methodologies for the
greening of IT (Information Technology).