Want to save money? Turn off your computers

powerUSA Today has an interesting story that states U.S. companies waste billions annually by leaving on unused computers overnight.

U.S. organizations squander $2.8 billion a year to power unused machines, emitting about 20 million tons of carbon dioxide — roughly the equivalent of 4 million cars — according to a report to be released Wednesday.

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  1. LonnythePlumber
    Posted March 30, 2009 at 5:35 pm | Permalink

    When the article states $260,000 and 1,871 tons of carbon dioxide, does that mean every $130. in an electric bill is 1 ton of carbon?