Green Technology
Broadband's benefits even extend to the air we breathe, the forests our nation is striving to preserve and new solutions to growing concern over global climate change. Telecommuting currently saves more than 840 million gallons of gas each year. If Americans telecommuted 1.6 days per week, our nation could save 1.35 billion gallons of fuel annually. Broadband-enabled SmartGrid technology may reduce up to 30% of electricity consumption.
Latest VideoLeading the Way in Energy Efficiency You have probably heard us talk about how broadband is green in terms of enabling everything from the smart grid to telecommuting. And while this is all true (check out our “Broadband and Green Technology” page), what we haven’t highlighted is what American telecom companies are doing to lead the way in energy efficiency standards. Chuck Graff, Director of Core Network and Technologies at Verizon presented at the Broadband Properties Summit on what Verizon is doing to be a leader in energy efficiency. Verizon has a set of energy efficiency initiatives that include electrical, environmental and energy requirements, all with the purpose of reducing carbon emissions. Click above to learn more about how Verizon is leading the way. Studies
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