SERA United States Environmental Agency Air and Radiation 6202J EF* 430-N-94-011 f March 1995 Energy Star Computers Program EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER Star Bytes Star Bytes is a monthly newsletter from the EPA Energy Star Computers communicate ideas and devehpments arrecting tnerqv bier The Energy Star Purchasing Policy EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER Most of you know that the entire U.S. Federal government - the largest computer buyer in the • world - has committed to purchas- ing only Energy Star computer equipment. But did you know that many other organizations, from large corporations to state and local governments, have also made that commitment by establishing an Eneigy Star Purchasing Policy? The Energy Star Purchasing Policy, formerly called the "Letter of Principle," is a one-page docu- ment that allows organizations to demonstrate their commitment to reducing eneigy consumption, preventing air pollution and saving money. By signing the Purchasing Policy, organizations make a top-down commitment to: 1) revise their purchasing or procurement specifications to require that all new purchases of computer equipment meet the Eneigy Star guidelines, as long as performance needs are met and no significant cost differences exist (For sample procurement language, refer to the back page of the Buyer's Guide.); 2) to reduce the eneigy consumption of their current stock of computer equipment, organizations agree to investigate the profitability of after-market devices or software designed to save eneigy (e.g., controlling devices); and 3) the Purchasing Policy requests that oiganizations encourage their employees to turn off their machines at the end of each day and also educate them on the economic and environmental benefits of using Eneigy Star equipment. If you currently have customers purchasing Energy Star equip- ment, urge them to formalize their commitment by signing the Purchasing Policy. EFH would like to highlight their efforts in purchasing Eneigy Star equipment by including their company in occasional press announcements. To receive copies of the Purchasing Policy for distribu- tion to your customers, please call 202-233-9114. Or have them request the "Purchasing * Energy Star Computers" packet from the Fax-back Line (202- 233-9659) which contains the Buyer's Guide and the Purchas- ing Policy Statement Please ask your customers to forward signed copies of the Purchasing Policy to EPA so that we can keep track of these commit- ments. In addition, we would be interested in hearing about your own marketing efforts to encourage customers to buy Eneigy Star equipment. ------- sc-o Vd3 prej see-j pine eCsjsod "IIVH SSVIO iSUU ooe$ asn aiVAidd aod AiivNSd ssaNisna ivioiddo 09W2 oa 'uo^uimsbm (r2029) suJBj60Jd jaindtuoo jbis Afxiaug AouaBv uojpejojd lejuawuojtAug sfl Vd3'> "Bare Bones" Systems A number of Energy Star partid- pants have asked us to clarify whether base or "bare bones' systems are induded in the PC/ monitor category or the ally category. Because thev are not manufactured and sold as Jully- operational model$, they are considered ally products and therefore may not be advertised with the partner logo. Please call 202-233-9114 if you have any questions. Energy Star Buyers What do Warner Lambert, Bell Communications, the City of San Bernardino and the State of Ohio have in common? They have all signed the Energy Star Purchasing Policy and so have scores of corporations, small businesses, non- profits, cities, states, schools and universities. Throughout the year, we will continue to encourage organizations to join our list of Energy Star buyers. One of EtWs strategies for expanding the number of Energy Star buyers is to market the program to Fortune 2000 companies by explaining the benefits of using Energy Star equipment and encouraging them to sign the Purchasing Policy. Large corporations are attractive candidates; a corporation with 15,000 computers could potentially save $ 0.5 million per year in energy costs. EPA is also beginning to work with computer retailers to inform their customers about the benefits of Energy Star equipment. WELCOME The Energy Star Program welcomes Andrew Fanara who joined colleagues Linda Latham and Cyane Dandridge in February. Andrew is repladng Jeff Webb as the Manager of PC and Monitor Products. We would also like to extend a fond farewell to Jeff who is leaving EPA and wish him all the best in his endeavors. Federal Government Update In its first annual report to the White House on Energy Star acquisitions, the General Services Administration (GSA) reported that Federal agencies purchased 292,041 microcomputers, 167,347 monitors, and 64,733 printers that met Energy Star guidelines during fiscal year 1994. GSA estimates that this equip- ment will save the Federal government approximately five million dollars in energy consumption costs over the next year. GSA predicts that government purchases of Energy Star equipment will continue to grow during fiscal year 1995. All Federal agency contracts, both new and existing, were required to be modified as of September 30,1994 to indude Energy Star compliant products. If you have spedfic questions about selling computer equipment to the Federal government, please call Tony Trenkle at GSA (202-501-1476). ------- |