State Government Data Centers Go Green in Oregon

Data centers devour more electricity than almost any other state government facility, but few states have implemented green data-center initiatives. Oregon, however, recently became one of the first to do so.

On Dec. 13, 2007, Oregon announced it consolidated 11 power-hungry data centers into the Oregon State Data Center (SDC), an energy-efficient facility located in Salem.

By Andy Opsahl

Full Story: http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/238217