2. Earth Hour 2013
23 March 2013 8.30 PM
Earth Hour is WWF’s global campaign inspiring governments,
businesses, communities and individuals to take a stand against
Climate Change. It is that one crucial hour uniting the world and
building synergies through the collective action of switching off non
essential lights in celebration of life and our planet.
Earth Hour is a unique opportunity for individuals, groups,
businesses and governments to do something positive for the
environment. It is not just about saving energy for that one hour,
but it symbolizes the first step in the direction of adopting
environment friendly activities into everyday life, which will lead
the way towards a cleaner environment and sustainable lifestyle.
3. What is new in 2013?
Saving power in computers
This year we are starting a new trend in India by enabling power
savings in computers using a software made in India by Vigyanlabs
called IPMPlus which helps in intelligent power management of IT
infrastructure.
Here is why
In 2012, data centres worldwide consumed 322 TeraWattHours of electricity.
This is enough to power entire Russia for 1 year.
Newspapers have reported last year that internet and IT infrastructure emit 830
million Tonnes of CO2 every year.
You could say, well, we need the internet; we need our PCs and mobiles. What can
we do about reducing the environmental impact?
You can easily help by enabling power savings in your computers. The unique
aspect about computers (PCs or Servers) is that when you save 1 Watt of Power
in them, you are effectively saving 2-3 Watts of power at the source.
4. How can I help?
Join the Earth Hour Contest
You can help by installing a special Earth Hour edition of IPMPlus in your
Windows PCs. The software is available for free at
www.earthhour.techgig.com till Earth Hour Day .
IPMPlus measures power consumption on your PCs and also helps you
configure how you wish to optimize power savings. You can save upto
40% power on your PC without any impact on usability or performance.
When you save power on computers:
- Someone else gets to use it. There are fewer power cuts.
- There is lesser pressure on Government and Utilities to add to generation capacity
- CO2 emissions get reduced and in turn, slows down climate change.
You can make a big impact through a small step !
Note: IPMPlus is a Safe Software. It is certified by Microsoft and works on all
editions of Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. It is certified by Softpedia as 100%
safe and does not contain any adware, malware or viruses.
5. Joining the contest is easy.
• Download the Installers from this page
• Enter your details
• Its ‘Game On’ as soon as you complete
installation !
• Need help? -> Leave a message on the
Facebook page ! We are listening…
ENABLING POWER SAVINGS IN COMPUTERS -
CELEBRATING EARTH HOUR 2013 IN A NEW WAY
6. How can I know what is the impact of my
help? See live, worldwide results at www.ipmplus.com
13. Winning Tip: Friends of Earth Hour Contest
Refer Friends! Ask them to provide your Email ID as the
Referral Email ID during installation.
Why? When you want to make a difference, its not enough
that you do your part. You have to involve everyone.
This is the spirit of the game. You get full credit for
what others do based on your reference !
ENABLING POWER SAVINGS IN COMPUTERS -
CELEBRATING EARTH HOUR 2013 IN A NEW WAY