Benchmarking: Data Centers

Data Centers

Graphic Results - Charts showing comparative benchmarked metrics for individual data centers.

Site Reports - Summary and detailed information on each data center.

Past benchmarking results are provided in the following site reports (some of which include more than one actual data center). A self-benchmarking tool is also available.

Publications

1. Tschudi, W., P. Rumsey, E. Mills, S. Greenberg. 2005. "Measuring and Managing Energy Use in Data Centers." HPAC Engineering (in press), LBNL/PUB-945.
2. Sartor, D., M.A. Piette, and W. Tschudi. 2000. "Strategies for Energy Benchmarking in Cleanrooms and Laboratory-Type Facilities." Proceedings of the 2000 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Washington, D.C.
   

Presentations

• Data Center Power Use: A Review of the Historical Data [2004]
• Energy Benchmarking: What's Your Building's Energy IQ? [2003]
• Strategies for Energy Benchmarking in Cleanrooms and Laboratory-Type Facilities [2000]