PHILOSOPHY / METHODOLOGY
Enabled Energy operates under a philosophy of continual improvement, characterized by our process:
--We DISCOVER goals and objectives as well as site conditions and limitations.
--We OPTIMIZE site capabilities and performance.
--We SUSTAIN by removing or minimizing any variance from the newly optimized state of a site. We work diligently with our customer to answer the fol
lowing questions:
• What problem are we trying to solve?
• What are the goals and objectives for the data center? We also work diligently to answer:
• What are the known strengths and weaknesses (vulnerabilities) of the space?
• What is unknown about the center? The answers to these questions are key components to preparing an action plan. Our discoveries include the following areas:
• IT (Server, Network and Storage)
• Airflow
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Lighting
OPTIMIZE
Our optimization plans are customized based on budget, rebates/incentives, and ROI. They include full turn-key implementation including project management. SUSTAIN
We focus on the ability to sustain the improvements made to the data center over time. We look to build a bridge between IT, Facilities, and Finance by listening to each stake-holder and working diligently to reach an understanding of the real need that may be buried beneath communication barriers or hidden inside of the infrastructure. Our ability to properly frame the arguments allows our service to stand apart – we empower our customers with an education of best practice in the following areas:
• Operations Systems and Practices
• Training and Education
• Budgeting Forecast
• Industry Trends and Timelines
• Turnkey Monitoring and Controls Solutions
KEY PARTNERSHIPS
Enabled Energy, Inc. is an authorized provisioner of and contributor to Xcel Energy’s Data Center Efficiency Study program. Enabled Energy hosted the EPA Region 8 event in June 2010 to launch ENERGY STAR® certification for data centers.
