Redefining Green: Energy Insights for Communications Choices

Energy Insights for Communications Choices
Laxmi Rao, MIT Information Services & Technology


Most people know that paper and printing have a carbon footprint, but many are unaware that electronic communications also leave their mark on the environment. Laxmi discussed some considerations and issues to help guide energy-conscious choices for delivering effective communications.


Laxmi Rao is MIT's IT energy coordinator. She works with faculty, staff and students to develop computing energy savings guidelines, promote best practices, and coordinate energy-saving activities in support of campus-wide information services and technology activities.

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