Computer sector cooperates to save energy.

• Author: Herro, Alana
• Position: EYE ON EARTH

More than 35 organizations, including computer manufacturers, chip makers, environmental groups, energy companies, retailers, and government agencies, have joined together to promote greater energy conservation in computing. In June, they launched the Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI), an effort to reduce computer power consumption by 50 percent by 2010.

The alliance will set high standards for energy-efficient computers and components and encourage adoption of this equipment by...