| A lot of companies are looking into "green" | | | | such as lighting, security, HVAC, etc. These |
| initiatives. TIA is responding to this interest by | | | | systems are currently eligible for LEED credits. |
| having TR-42 and other subcommittees evaluate | | | | - The newly proposed Addendum 2 to TIA-942 |
| and suggest "green" opportunities in the industry | | | | has the goal to expand the temperature and |
| standards. | | | | humidity/dew point ranges, resulting in lower |
| The TR-42 subcommittees outlined some of the | | | | power consumption and reduced HVAC capacity. |
| standards that are already in place and provide | | | | - TR-42.3, Pathways and Spaces started new |
| environmental friendly provisions. Below are listed | | | | projects on expanding the temperature and |
| some examples current standards and proposed | | | | humidity requirements for telecommunications |
| initiatives: | | | | spaces, resulting in lower power consumptions and |
| - Data Center Standard (ANSI/TIA-942) | | | | reductions of HVAC capacity (to be Addendum 1 |
| provisions such as the hot and cold aisle guidelines | | | | to TIA 569-B). |
| improve the HAVAC efficiency | | | | - TR-42.7 is working with IEEE on pending green |
| - Fiber networks may reduce power | | | | applications and the IEEE 802.3az Task Force on |
| consumptions, and also may be built with less raw | | | | Energy Efficient Ethernet. |
| materials and less cabling volume which improves | | | | Structured cabling designs can implement "green |
| the airflow and reduces the impact on | | | | thinking" by using RoHS-compliant products and |
| environmental air systems. | | | | using pre-terminated, modular, reusable products. |
| - Building Auto-mation Cabling Standard for | | | | Stay "tuned" for the latest TIA developments in |
| Commercial Buildings, can be also be utilized to | | | | "green" cabling coming via a network cabling |
| control and automate facility support for services | | | | contractor in your area. |