There are several methods to reduce energy needs, usage and costs. Some are basic and simple; others are more sublime. Four recent news items show how processors can take steps to decrease energy inputs, improve their carbon footprint and look smarter and be more sustainable.
In a recently released whitepaper from ABB, there is still worldwide a potential for significant energy improvements in industry and infrastructure, simply by specifying high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives for new projects and changing out old, less efficient motors and drives in aging systems in industrial and commercial buildings.