This is a legal form that was released by the California Department of Technology - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) Report?
A: A PUE report measures the energy efficiency of a data center.
Q: What does 'Air Cooled' mean in this report?
A: 'Air Cooled' refers to the type of cooling system used in the data center.
Q: Why is the location specified as California?
A: The location is specified to provide context for the energy efficiency calculations.
Q: What is the purpose of this report?
A: The purpose is to assess the energy efficiency of the data center in California.
Q: How is PUE calculated?
A: PUE is calculated by dividing the total energy consumption of the data center by the energy consumption of IT equipment.
Q: What is considered a good PUE value?
A: A PUE value close to 1.0 indicates high energy efficiency, while values above 2.0 indicate lower efficiency.
Q: What are some factors that can affect PUE?
A: Factors include cooling system efficiency, server utilization, and non-IT energy usage.
Q: What are the benefits of improving PUE?
A: Benefits include reduced energy costs, lower environmental impact, and improved overall data center performance.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of Form TECH408A by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the California Department of Technology.