We see, learn and create new buzz words every day. Here is another one: Green It. Basically Green IT, also known as Green Computing, refers to the practice of using computing and networking resources efficiently. Power and cooling costs are some of the biggest concerns addressed by green IT solutions. Is this another hype, or there are anything real behind it?
 

Typically, technological systems or computing products that incorporate green computing principles take into account the so-called triple bottom line of people, planet and profit. This differs somewhat from traditional or standard business practices that focus mainly on the economic viability of a computing solution. These focuses are similar to those of green chemistry; reduction of the use of hazardous materials such as lead at the manufacturing and recycling stages, maximized energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and recyclability or biodegradability of both a defunct product and of any factory waste.

A typical green IT solution attempts to address some or all of these factors by using environmentally friendly products in an efficient system. For example, an IT manager might purchase Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)-approved hardware combined with a thin client solution. As compared to a traditional desktop PC configuration, such a configuration would probably reduce IT maintenance-related activities, extend the useful life of the hardware, and allow for responsible recycling of the equipment past its useful life.

The market for Green IT products is growing fastest at the enterprise computing level. Many governmental agencies have implemented standards and regulations that encourage green computing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program, which was launched in 1992, was revised in October 2006 to include stricter efficiency requirements for computer equipment, and a tiered ranking system for approved products.

It seems that it may not be another hype, but there are something real after this buzz word.