Within the scope of the eco study group Data Center an online evaluation was carried out which evaluated data of a total of 49 computer centers with a total area of approx. 50,000 m2. The total energy consumption of the recorded computer centers amounts to approx. 240 GWh per year.

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The eco – Association of the German Internet Industry e.V. study group Data Center
evaluated the efficiency of the computer centers in Germany during the period of March to
August, 2008.

eco (www.eco.de ) has been the Internet industry association for over ten years in Germany.
More than 400 member enterprises employ more than 300,000 people and have a turnover
of approx. 75 billion Euros yearly. About 230 backbones of the German Internet are
represented in the eco association. The aim of the association is to promote the commercial
use of the Internet to strengthen the position of Germany in the Internet industry and with it
Germany as a business location. The eco association sees its activities in protecting the
interests of the German Internet industry in politics, in the legislative process and in
international committees.