While we feature individual businesses, it is equally important to highlight the work of consortiums , groups and associations who are working to bring scientific understanding and development of standards. Green Grid is one such association in the IT industry with members like microsoft working to bring energy efficiency in Data Centers. Here is their Corporate MIssion:
The Green Grid is a global consortium dedicated to developing and promoting energy efficiency for data centers and information service delivery by:
Defining meaningful, user-centric models and metrics
Developing standards, measurement methods, processes and new technologies to improve performance against the defined metrics
Promoting the adoption of energy efficient standards, processes, measurements and technologies