{"id":2669,"date":"2024-01-23T10:53:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/?post_type=mesures&#038;p=2669"},"modified":"2025-06-30T10:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:03:14","slug":"electricity-savings-thanks-to-server-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"mesures","link":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/measures\/electricity-savings-thanks-to-server-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Electricity savings thanks to server infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to reduce electricity costs thanks to your company&#8217;s server infrastructure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>In most companies, the need for a server room has become a matter of course. Unfortunately, information on the energy consumption of the technological equipment used is not necessarily available prior to installation. IT infrastructures require a lot of energy and represent high costs, which are generally accepted as they are. However, there is great potential for savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a view to optimising the server infrastructure, the following steps indicate a recommended analysis approach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>Definition of server infrastructure requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analysis of server infrastructure energy consumption<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analysis of the energy consumption of the server infrastructure, e.g. using electricity meters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider the age of technical components consuming electricity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f357741f6306de1b8e94ec134e54a40\"><strong><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Contacting a company specialising in IT engineering<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An in-depth analysis by a company in the sector in question will create a solid basis for any adjustments that may need to be made.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span> Identification of solutions adapted to the server infrastructure situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Adjusting the temperature to create the ideal environment in your server room<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideal balance between the energy consumption of the air-conditioning in the server rooms and the actual requirements of the existing IT equipment. In principle, information on temperature and humidity is given in the technical data sheets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maximum temperatures of up to 32&nbsp;\u00b0C are possible (ASHRAE standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashrae.org\/file%20library\/technical%20resources\/bookstore\/ashrae_tc0909_power_white_paper_22_june_2016_revised.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>class A1<\/u><\/a> recommendation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Outsourcing server operation to a professional supplier (data centre)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of possible solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operation of servers and racks in external data centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification of tasks for a service provider in this field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other benefits to be considered in relation to outsourcing solutions (e.g. data security, additional services, reduced maintenance costs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b6373be6daf025517bc950629f2b035\"><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use the to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dcenergy.ch\/actions\/?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>simulate energy saving measures<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an existing infrastructure, the simulator helps to identify different electricity-saving measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Involve the IT supplier or contractual partner in the measures mentioned to reduce electricity consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Investing in more energy-efficient infrastructure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>Subsidy application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government subsidies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7939e4e94c0d6b02c6cb53cc6b469ca8\"><strong>Attention: incentive effect to be complied with when applying for subsidies (state or otherwise) and subject to <\/strong><strong>compliance with <\/strong><strong>the eligibility conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to respect the &#8220;incentive effect&#8221;, no binding commitment (signing a quotation; paying a deposit) may be made BEFORE submitting the application file or receiving the agreement in principle from the State or the electricity and natural gas supplier following an&nbsp;subsidy application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/regime-fit-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>&#8220;Fit 4 Sustainability&#8221; programme<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;Fit 4 Sustainability&#8221; programme provides co-financing for an environmental audit and action plan on one or more topics chosen by the company (energy, greenhouse gases, waste, water, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsidies of up to 50&nbsp;%, 60&nbsp;% and 70&nbsp;% of the fees for carrying out an environmental study (energy audit and\/or carbon footprint) + detailed, costed action plan to reduce consumption\/GHGs (greenhouse gases) (medium- and long-term investment, ROI, etc.) &#8211; open to SMEs and large companies (except those required to carry out a statutory audit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any questions? <a href=\"mailto:fit4sustainability@luxinnovation.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Luxinnovation<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/regime-pme\/aides-generales-pme\/aide-investissements-divers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>SME Packages &#8211; Sustainability<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial Aid for small and medium-sized enterprises covering up to 70% of eligible costs for the implementation of a project aimed at reducing the environmental impact. The eligible project budget must be in a range from 3.000 \u20ac to 25.000 \u20ac excl. VAT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ehandwierk@cdm.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Chambre des M\u00e9tiers<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;for craft companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:sustainability@cc.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Chamber of Commerce<\/u><\/a> for businesses in the non-craft sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/aides-environnement\/industrie-services\/aide-protec-environnement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>Environmental protection scheme &#8211; Investment aid for the protection of the environment<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verification of company eligibility and costs: <a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/organismes\/organismes_entreprises\/ministere-economie\/direction-recherche-innov.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Directorate &#8211; Industry, new Technology and Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help in drawing up the subsidy application file before submission to the Ministry of the Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any questions? <a href=\"mailto:aides@luxinnovation.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Luxinnovation<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More information and recommendations for companies on investing in the environment are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxinnovation.lu\/getmedia\/ef53005c-714b-47fe-9e93-4ded9ec74387\/guide-env-simplifie-meco-lxi-20221020-(2).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Guide simplifi\u00e9 pour les entreprises<\/u><\/a> (Simplified Guide for Companies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SME aid scheme &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/regime-pme\/aides-generales-pme\/aide-investissements-divers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>Aid for miscellaneous investments<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10-20&nbsp;% subsidies to small and medium-sized businesses for miscellaneous investments aimed at promoting the modernisation and competitiveness of the Luxembourg economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verification of project eligibility and granting body: <a href=\"mailto:info.aide.pme@eco.etat.lu\">Ministry of the Economy<\/a>&nbsp;(Department for Support to SMEs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any questions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:subsides@houseofentrepreneurship.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>House of Entrepreneurship<\/u><\/a> of the Chamber of Commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:contact@cdm.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Chambre des M\u00e9tiers (Chamber of Trade)<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-background-color has-background\">N.B. State subsidies cannot be combined for the same project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application for subsidies from electricity and natural gas suppliers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2015, natural gas and electricity suppliers have been required to make energy savings for consumers under the obligation scheme. Since then, energy suppliers have been offering support and advice, as well as subsidy programmes for consumers to implement energy efficiency measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of the premium is proportional to the annual energy saving (in MWh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following suppliers offer this service for companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/electris.lu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Electris<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enoprimes.lu\/fr\/entreprises\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.enoprimes.lu\/fr\/entreprises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enoprimes&nbsp;Enovos + SUDenergie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ps@sudenergie.lu\"><u>SUDenergie<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:subvention@sudstroum.lu\"><u>Sudstroum<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-background-color has-background\">N.B. 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