Verdiem Brings PC Energy Management to the Masses

Edison Enables Consumers to Go Green With Energy Efficient PCs

SEATTLE, WA–(EMWNews – August 6, 2008) – Verdiem,

a leader in network energy management, today announced the release of its

Edison™ software product, a

free energy monitoring application that allows eco-conscious consumers to

actively control their PC’s energy consumption — and their household’s

carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Made for the Windows operating system,

Edison enhances existing PC power settings and provides a consumer-friendly

interface that is easy to set up and manage. The Edison application is

supported by Microsoft as an easy way for consumers to become active in

supporting the Climate Savers Computing Initiative(SM) goal of reducing

global CO2 emissions from the operation of computers by 54 million tons by

2010. Verdiem is challenging PC users to “do their part” and download 10

million copies of Edison (approximately 1 percent of the global PC

population) in the next year.

It’s an issue

While much of the IT industry has focused on data center energy efficiency,

the world’s more than 1 billion PCs are an unexpected drain of energy and

source of carbon emissions. Specifically, PC energy consumption correlates

to an average of 1,000 lbs of carbon dioxide and worldwide can consume

about 506 billion kWh per year — the equivalent of 70 million cars on the

road.

“PCs are the hidden energy hogs of the home and most users have no idea

that they are needlessly throwing away 80 percent of their PC’s energy,”

said Kevin Klustner, Verdiem’s President and CEO. “If just 1 percent of all

PCs used Edison we could potentially reduce environmental impacts by 7

billion pounds of CO2, which is equal to taking more than a half million

cars off the road. By finding ways to embed offsets in our daily life —

even something as simple as downloading software — we will create

permanent reductions in energy use and have a huge impact on our

environment and resource sustainability.”

Power in numbers

Verdiem, Microsoft and

the Climate Savers

Computing Initiative aim to empower individual PC users to understand

the energy and environmental impacts of PC power management and take

control of their power efficiency. This is part of a larger vision to

encourage the public to reduce CO2 emissions in both their work and home

lives.

Microsoft, a worldwide leader in software, services and solutions, is

asking its Windows PC users to augment current PC power settings with

Edison software.

“Microsoft is committed to forging partnerships and developing innovative

software solutions and services that enable people and organizations to

reduce their impact on the environment,” said Rob Bernard, Chief

Environmental Strategist, Microsoft. “We are pleased to collaborate with

Verdiem and Climate Savers Computing to introduce Edison, a free PC energy

management solution. With a proven enterprise PC energy management

solution, SURVEYOR, Verdiem

has demonstrated the ability to deliver excellent customer solutions and

now with Edison, consumers can reduce their household greenhouse gas

emissions and control energy costs.”

Verdiem and Microsoft are both members of the Climate Savers Computing

Initiative, a nonprofit group of eco-conscious consumers, businesses and

conservation organizations committed to reducing the power consumption of

PCs and servers. The organization recognizes the value and importance of PC

power management and its potential effects.

“Recent studies predict PC ownership will quadruple to 4 billion and double

emissions by 2020(1), so implementing PC energy management solutions at

home and in the workplace is a vital component of climate protection,” said

Lorie Wigle, President of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative. “Tools

like Edison can help consumers control and monitor their PC’s energy intake

and make a real difference in the way they manage the power consumption of

the technology they use.”

EDISON Features

The Edison software application offers a simple solution for the individual

PC user. The software features include:

--  Scheduling -- allows users to identify work and non-work schedules to

    optimize power schemes based on when the PC is in use or on standby.

    

--  Settings -- provides several options of desired power savings and

    settings. Simply choose the most appropriate and it applies 24x7x365.

    

--  Estimated Savings Reports -- offers information that correlates PC

    power settings to money, kWh and CO2 savings.

    

--  Intuitive User Interface -- easy to use sliding bars help consumers

    choose settings and instantly see the power and monetary savings. Clearly

    marked tabs help users navigate through the interface.

    

Edison is available today at no cost. To download the solution, and reduce

your household’s greenhouse gas emissions please visit

www.verdiem.com/edison.

About Verdiem

Verdiem provides network energy management solutions. Its enterprise

software increases business performance and sustainability by monitoring,

measuring and managing IT energy use and related greenhouse gas emissions.

Founded in 2001, Verdiem is a mission-driven company headquartered in

Seattle with additional offices in the US and UK. More information is

available at www.verdiem.com or (206) 838-2800.

Related Links

--  Edison Free Download: www.verdiem.com/edison

    

--  Edison Product Demo: http://www.verdiem.com/news/download-zone.asp

    

--  Verdiem, Microsoft, Climate Savers Computing Initiative Webcast:

    http://ms.istreamplanet.com/environment/

    

--  PC Energy Management Kit: www.greenmypcs.com

    

--  Verdiem Blog: http://www.verdiemblog.com

    

--  Facebook Verdiem Page:

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Verdiem/32411421275?ref=nf

    

--  YouTube Verdiem Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/Verdiem

    

--  Microsoft Environment Website: http://www.microsoft.com/environment

    

--  Climate Savers Computing Initiative Website:

    http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org

    

Verdiem, Edison and Surveyor are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Verdiem Corporation. Climate Savers® is a trademark or registered

trademark of World Wildlife Fund Inc., an international conservation

organization and is used under license. Other names and brands are the

property of their respective owners.

(1) SMART 2020, The Climate Group and the Global e-Sustainability

Initiative (GeSI), June 2008.

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