The point is that Ford currently has a program called PC Power Management, which means the power settings on Windows laptops and desktop computers are centrally controlled to reduce energy waste and optimize software updates.
According to the manufacturer, shutting down computers when not in use, mostly overnight and during weekends, will help it save $1.2 million annually. By reducing PC power consumption, Ford also expects to reduce its carbon footprint by an estimated 16,000 to 25,000 metric tons annually.
"In the past, as many as 60 percent of Ford's PC users haven't shut their PCs off at the end of the business day, resulting in wasted energy," said Keith Forte, Ford IT project supervisor. "Going forward, we'll be able to manage PC power consumption more efficiently while minimizing interruptions during the working day as a result of software updates."
PC Power Management will arrive at Ford computer users across the US this month, and will further be delivered to Ford operations around the world later in the year.
Ford also earned the US Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 ENERGY STAR Award thanks to its actions to reduce the amount of energy used in all of its facilities. The company is also urging its employees and customers to join the effort by reducing their personal energy use and cutting their CO2 footprints.
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