Track 2 - Green IT

Session 2-4: Green Computing Standards

10/27/10

10:15 am - 11:30 am

Holly Elwood

EPEAT Headquarters Lead, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Sarah O'Brien

EPEAT Outreach & Communications

Green Electronics Council

Nicole Peill-Moelter, Ph.D.

Director of Environmental Sustainability

Akamai Technologies

As the Director of Environmental Sustainability at Akamai Technologies, Nicole oversees the strategy and execution of environmental initiatives across the company, including carbon management, energy efficiency and waste reduction, employee engagement, and customer- and investor-awareness. Prior to this Nicole held positions as senior product manager and principal solutions engineer. She has over thirteen years experience in high-tech communications including sales, marketing and innovative product design, development and management. Along with her expertise in Internet technologies, Nicole has a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College, a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Science from Caltech, holds a U.S. Patent, and has a strong personal interest in renewable energy and sustainable technologies. She’s a member of the the GreenBiz Executive Network, Greenhouse Gas Experts Network, the Uptime Institute, the World Economic Forum Energy Efficiency and Standards & Metrics working groups, Hara Inc. Customer Council, and is a big fan and supporter of the Rocky Mountain Institute. Memberships: GreenBiz Executive Network GHG Management Institute Uptime Institute Rocky Mountain Institute EDF NRDC

A number of federal standards programs are in place for green computing, with EPEAT emerging as the dominant standard for evaluating and purchasing a variety of IT assets including desktops, laptops and thin clients. In this session, you will:

  • Hear from the agencies who are the arbiters of EPEAT and other standards
  • Learn how agencies are using these standards to guide IT decisions

Free Expo!

Government employees: Register now for your FREE Expo Pass! You'll get access to the Exhibition on October 26, as well as the Professional Education Program!