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Integrating ICT Sustainability. An individual project focused on a small school. The Basics of preparing to integrate sustainability into ICT planning and design projects. Perform an audit of the existing ICT environment including its practices and equipment.
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Integrating ICT Sustainability An individual project focused on a small school
The Basics of preparing to integrate sustainability into ICT planning and design projects • Perform an audit of the existing ICT environment including its practices and equipment. • analysing energy audit data on enterprise resource consumption • Negotiate with the stakeholders to establish the extent to which sustainability is to be integrated • Research and identify suitable technology solutions applicable to the project • develop and monitor policies for review and improvements, benchmarking against industry best practice and attempting new approaches continuously over time.
ICT sustainability from a business standpoint Investing to integrate sustainability for businesses has become imperative to help drive their competitive advantage by establishing a social status that supports the environment, communities and its own operations. More specifically in case of schools, this will gain the support of their target community and will establish a positive image from their market. In addition to improving a business’ social perception from the public, integrating sustainability in ICT will also improve efficiency and ultimately reduce cost within its operations.
Energy efficiency as a stepping stone to sustainability Energy Efficiency can be interpreted as the reduction of energy use for a given service or level of activity, or more aptly as the art of “Doing more with less”. The notion of energy efficiency is often associated with technological improvements (sustainable production, which requires innovation and legislation/obligation); it however can also be achieved through better organization or management, and through behavioural changes. Therefore, taking the initiative to implement energy efficiency in an organisation sparks the conversation towards sustainability.
Individual Project Strategy Lighting contributes significantly to business energy use and operating costs. Increasing energy prices highlight the need to reduce the cost of lighting. Energy use associated with lighting systems can be reduced by up to 82% if energy efficient lighting practices are adopted.
Network Operation and Security Enable access list and review firewall rules on the router Ensure that netbook operating system hotfixes and patches are up-to-date. Setup limited access to network shares and netbooks. Employ best practices when access individual or group access for end users. Install Anti-Virus on the netbooks and server Run schedule task to backup data on the server Ensure regular backup cycles are in place for important data.
Analyse current lighting condition and positioning in the rooms and corridors • Plan and ensure that lighting architecture will meet AS 1680.2.3 standard. • Calculate, compare and analyse results • Source information on availability and cost of solution • Research on future trends of the solution on the internet. • Install motion sensor lighting and program for optimum efficiency. • Develop, implement and promote policies and procedures to improve sustainability in the school.
Sensors Use sensors to automatically switch lights by detecting light levels and/or room occupancy. Sensors should cover all the occupied areas to avoid false switching. Rooms used at night should not be left totally dark if automatic controls switch off lighting. Minimal lighting should still be available.
Short term technology solutions to achieve reduction of power consumption; Implement and promote policies to turn off devices such as monitors, computers and lighting. Replace all incandescent and fluorescent with energy efficient cfl bulbs. Reduce number of light bulbs (de-lamping) in use while still adhering to as 1680.2.3 by using high efficiency light. Install motion sensor switches for lighting Maximise use of natural light and ventilation – promote the use of daylight as much as possible. Skylights may also be installed in areas such as toilets, changing rooms, etc. Opening doors and windows to improve airflow can decrease the need for air conditioning in classrooms.
Turn off devices or appliances that consume energy while in standby mode when not in use. Prevent unnecessary printing of documents. Use emails or print to pdfs and publish documents online. This saves consumables (e.g. Electricity, paper, toner, diffuser, etc.) And time.
Recommendations Use of LED Lights De-lamping of lighting zones Implement and advocate policies and procedures for sustainability
