What is Green Technology? Green Technology is making environment friendly products. It uses recyclable components based on other models. Green Technology also uses environment assets for resources.

The History of Efficiency Microsoft and other companies had started using efficient use of “Green” Technology. The evolution started in 1989 and used the efficiency of environment resources. Green Technology has been a major evolution and continues to grow today.

Microsoft Environmental Sustainability and Principles Microsoft is committed to software and technology innovations that help people and organizations around the world improve the environment. Their goal is be a leader in environmental responsibility. Microsoft follows strict policies to ensure that the company remains in full compliance with international environmental regulations and the specific environmental requirements of each country/region in which they do business. Microsoft actively works to protect our natural resources by doing the following: Conserving, reusing, and recycling Reducing and disposing of waste Developing safe and sustainable products

Microsoft Installs Silicon Valley’s Largest Solar Panel System at Its Mountain View Campus Silicon Valley Campus was design purposely to be a green sustainable building. Solar power offers a smart way for Microsoft to reduce their electricity expenses. Annual savings of $120,000. Reduced heating and cooling expenses. Replacement of high-energy lighting with more efficient lighting Reduction of hours of operation for heating, ventilation, air conditioning. Modification of water timing to improve water effectiveness Continually monitor heating and cooling systems so that they at maximum efficiency

Microsoft Technology for the Environment Developing cloud products to help Reduce the energy use of computers. Helping drivers track their energy use: by partnering with automakers such as Toyota and Ford to provide technologies for cars that allow drivers to track and reduce their power consumption. We are Working with partners to create solutions for customers in these key areas: Greener IT, Buildings, Power and Energy reductions, Transportation, and Resource Management. They’ll do so by giving some guidance to the ICT industry on how to produce more efficient software. And last but not least, Microsoft is Collaborating with leading external researchers to identify new ways that technology can help their understanding of environmental challenges.

Survey If you had a choice would you choose a car controlled mostly by computers, or cars like the ones of today where the driver is in control of all aspects? Computer controlled -5- Driver controlled -12- Why would you pick that? Safety? -10- Fuel Economy? -3- Other? -3- If you were in charge of building a house, would you rather your crew be able to build many “prototypes” of one house, or reduce pollution by building it on a computer program and then building one house? Prototypes? -2- Computer Design? -15- * Survey based off students opinions.

Microsoft In Cars Hohm technology, to be used to keep strain off our power grid when electric vehicles become more and more popular. To provide times when people can charge there vehicles without causing a power overload.

Microsoft in Cars Sync system, Sync is a hands free media system in Ford vehicles. You Narrate your desire and the car will perform the task. Hand free calling, texting, hands free MP3’s and more! Keeps drivers safe with their eyes focused on the road.

Balancing Act The GoodThe Bad Better Fuel Economy Safer Roads Flexible Small update can change a lot More desirable to younger people in today's age Expensive Software Issues Less Interaction Unexpected Update Side Effects Older generations may not be able to follow it

Software affecting our lives Software helps us change our lives in numerous ways. Many new software programs are available Most organizations are taking advantage of the new technology.

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