Computers and the Conservation of Energy

TL;DR

This paper discusses how computer technologies can enhance energy efficiency across various sectors, emphasizing the economic benefits and the importance of large-scale implementation of computer-based energy management systems.

Contribution

It demonstrates the potential of computer systems to improve energy conservation in transport, industrial, commercial, and domestic sectors, highlighting practical applications.

Findings

Computer-based energy management systems are cost-effective.

Energy savings are achievable across multiple sectors.

Large-scale adoption is crucial for maximizing benefits.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to show that computer and allied technologies can be used to increase energy efficiency. The report is divided into transport, industrial, commercial and domestic sections, which correspond to the major energy consuming sectors of the economy. Each section considers the various ways in which energy can be saved by the use of the computer. The report concludes that it is economic to incorporate computer based energy management systems in a wide variety of applications and that it is important that this capability is realised on a large scale. A comprehensive reference list and a bibliography are included.