[Editor Note: This is the first in a series of blog posts. We plan to cover companies which are innovating in Green Computing area]
Green computing is the study and practice of using computing resources efficiently. The pressure is on businesses worldwide to be more environmentally conscious and reduce their carbon footprints. Green supply chains are here to stay and that companies will be compelled, sooner than later, to invest in greening their supply chains. Studies from institutes such as IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) have shown that there is almost …

After it’s much criticized “Vista” version ,Microsoft is coming up with “Windows 7” which claims to reduce  electricity bills as compared to its older versions.

(Follow complete Windows 7 analysis on engineering team blog)
It’s main focus will be on reducing idle power consumption and supporting new device power modes. Windows 7 starts up, shuts down, resumes from standby, and responds faster.
Also read:
Seven power saving tips by Laarni on PCMag
How to manage Windows 7 power settings by Pedro on EntepriseITPlanet. Interesting comment by Brad Jones on smart power save using light dimming