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Chapter 11
Wrap-up and Closing Comments
A little less conversation, a little more action please.—Elvis Presley
There are many facets to being green, and many technologies and solutions
to address different issues and challenges. The concept of the “green gap”
was introduced in Chapter 1, and various solutions and techniques were
explored in subsequent chapters. This chapter provides an overview and
some final comments.
11.1 Where We Have Been
I talk with IT data center professionals from around the world on a regular
basis. When I ask whether they are pursuing green initiatives or are working
under green mandates, most respond in the negativ