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Dell leads industry in energy efficiency

PC giant Dell has met its ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements on its laptops and desktops seven months ahead of the US Environmental Protection Agency deadline.

Under ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements, internal power supply efficiency must reach a minimum of 85% and AC adapter efficiency must be at least 87%. The standards also set a lower energy consumption limit.

Models in Dell’s OptiPlex, Latitude and Precision range meet the requirements and the company promises that more will meet the standard.

For example, according to company figures, the OptiPlex 960 uses 43% less power than the previous generation and comes in 89% recyclable packaging.

Since 2005, users of the OptiPlex system have saved an estimated $3 billion in energy costs and avoided 29 million tons of CO₂ emissions, claims the company.

“We’re driving energy efficiency, environmental standards and customer ideas into all aspects of our highest-volume global products,” says David Lear of Dell.

The Alliance to Save Energy, a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders, has applauded Dell and says it sets an example to the rest of the industry.

“By meeting ENERGY STAR 5.0 seven months ahead of schedule, Dell is demonstrating what it means to be a leader in energy-efficient technology,” says Alliance president Kateri Callahan.

For further information:
www.dell.com/energy
www.epa.gov/
www.ase.org/

26 November 2008

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