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Quality Technology Services (QTS) – Kevin Kuo – 2013
Goals
Kevin Kuo was asked to work on several data center energy efficiency projects at QTS (Quality Technology Services).
Solutions
Kuo provided a detailed analysis of the power usage effectiveness (PUE), a ratio of energy used for powering computers to the total energy of a facility for a large QTS client. The result of this analysis allowed Kuo to make recommendations that could allow QTS to save energy by reducing the amount of excess cooling in the space. Kuo also evaluated energy efficiency products that could be used to extend the life and efficiency of HVAC units, various airflow containment solutions as well as exploring savings in gas and water utilities.
Potential Impact
Kuo identified over $430,000 in annual savings ($1.3 million net present value) for QTS.
At a glance
Industry: Internet, Software, Hardware and Technology Services
Project types:
- Commercial Energy Efficiency
Year: 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
About the fellow
Kevin Kuo
University of Michigan
Kevin Kuo, a student at the University of Michigan, was hired as the 2013 EDF Climate Corps fellow at Quality Technology Services (QTS).
