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01-18-2010 04:15 PM #1
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Does anyone know of Web hosting companies that use any clean, renewable energy sources (Green Hosting) to power their data centers? Like solar power, wind power?
if anyone knows I'd like to know for a news article that we're doing. thank you very much .
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02-04-2010 12:54 PM #2
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Green web hosting can be best described as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional means of hosting. More companies are currently taking the initiative to minimize the impact data center emissions and other commonly used resources have on the environment.
The typical hosting operation requires a great deal of energy to power web servers and other network equipment. Environmental and cooling controls, fire-suppression systems, electronic security mechanisms and internet connections all call for the use of energy. This is the setup in data centers all over the world, and you can image the negative affect the hosting industry has on the environment.
Thankfully, the concept of green web hosting has really launched in the last several years, and more hosting firms are jumping onboard to make a difference and reduce the damage.
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