Posts Tagged with “energy consumption”

Achieving energy efficiency across campus

June 10th, 2012

datacenter

Revamping Bryant's data center, above, was a crucial element for turning the University's strategy of energy efficiency into a cost and energy savings reality, says Richard Siedzik, left.

In this EDUCAUSE Review article, Richard Siedzik, director of computer and telecommunications services, describes how Bryant's IT and Facilities departments collaborated on a project that reduced energy use through the introduction of smart buildings across campus.

NOTE: Some news sites require registration; some links may expire

Bryant U. cuts energy expenses 15 percent with new data enter

February 28th, 2012

The University's green approach to energy management in its data center has generated campus-wide benefits, including significant decreases in energy costs, according to this article in University Technology.

NOTE: Some news sites require registration; some links may expire

5 ways the smart city will change how we live in 2012

January 11th, 2012

An article on Fast Company's Exist blog notes Bryant University's smarter buildings project as an example of the way energy efficiency contributes to a community's sustainability:

Read More...

Bryant’s green computing efforts drawing attention in higher education

October 13th, 2010

Bryant University's green computing initiatives have saved money and energy. In two articles, one headlined "Blades of Glory," the other headlined "Trailblazing on a Budget," the November/December edition of EdTech Magazine takes a look at Bryant's scalable modular data center.

NOTE: Some news sites require registration; some links may expire

Bryant in vanguard of green innovation with new smart building technology

October 1st, 2010

Bryant University has expanded its use of smart building technology thanks to a new partnership between IBM and Schneider Electric.

Bryant's Office of Information Services initially incorporated energy optimization technology into its data center, which has led to a 15 percent reduction in energy consumption. The new IBM/Schneider Electric technology allows Bryant to extend its control of energy consumption to all 50 buildings across campus and further reduce the university's carbon footprint.