The Big Fix Power Management Tool was released to campus in January and, to date, thirteen percent of the Big Fix users across campus have adopted the tool. An initial application has been made to PG&E for $40,000 in rebates. But there are still more rebate funds available. Take action today to make a difference for tomorrow.
Go Green Today
You can download the Stanford Power Management Tool from the Big Fix Power Management page on the Sustainable Stanford Web site. For staff, your department is eligible for the rebate money which is used to help pay for new energy-efficient computers, monitors, printers, and copiers. For students, the rebate money goes to the Stanford Green Fund, a fund for creative, student-driven projects that aim to make Stanford a more sustainable campus and promote environmental awareness.
What is Sustainable IT?
The Big Fix Power Management Tool is the first project of Sustainable IT, the cross-University working group. Sustainable IT includes representatives from IT Services, Office of Research Administration, School of Medicine, School of Humanities and Sciences, and Land Buildings & Real Estate. Sustainable IT is supporting a broader University effort called Sustainable Stanford, whose mission is to develop guidelines for the University on how we can reduce our carbon footprint. In addition to power management, the Sustainable IT group is investigating additional best practices for sustainable IT. The team will be making recommendations to the Sustainable Stanford Working Group for additional initiatives to pursue.
