What We Do
Climate Corps Projects
Cisco – Emily Reyna – 2008
Goals
At networking technology giant Cisco Systems, EDF Climate Corps fellow Emily Reyna was brought in to help reduce energy used by the company’s data labs.
Solutions
Reyna helped develop plans for the installation of Power Distribution Units (PDUs), an energy-saving device for equipment in R&D labs.
Potential Impact
The equipment recommended by Reyna would save an estimated $8 million per year (with an 18-month payback) and reduce Cisco’s greenhouse gas emissions by 3%.
Video: See what Cisco says about its 2008 engagement with EDF Climate Corps.
At a glance
Industry: Internet, Software, Hardware and Technology Services
Project types:
- Commercial Energy Efficiency
Year: 2008
Location: San Jose, CA
About the fellow
Emily Reyna
University of Michigan
Emily Reyna, a student at the University of Michigan, was hired as the 2008 EDF Climate Corps fellow at Cisco.
