Recycling is gaining popularity around the world and the web hosting industry is also doing its bit. They are playing an active role in reducing energy consumption. How can they do this? They do this by purchasing equipment or supplies that are recycled and also by using alternative energy sources to power their operations. This is what we refer to as green web hosting.
So how does green web hosting work? In the case of maintaining the life of the servers, a lot of cooling must be done to maintain their optimal level. Therefore, a lot of energy is needed for this process. Green hosting uses green energy sources to power your equipment. It will reduce and try to eliminate the use of traditional energies and rely solely on renewable energy sources. So it will not be like any other hosting company that runs on normal power and creates more harm to nature.
The key is to have Renewable Energy Certificates. This means that providers that can power their equipment using wind, solar, biogas, or geothermal power can be considered a green web hosting company. They can use natural and renewable methods to generate electricity for their own use. So to speak, these companies can create their own electricity using solar panels, wind turbines or other energy production methods and use the energy to power their equipment at a reliable and safe level. One company doing this may not be a big deal, but imagine what can be achieved if 100 companies do this. You can make a big difference in saving the environment.
Some of these companies will also offer special discounts to nonprofits or companies that provide telecommuting for their staff. Some even offer free software and operate in a paperless environment and use only renewable energy.
So, does this type of hosting cost more? It is still a debate because different people have different thoughts. A single company operating in a paperless environment can do a lot for the plant and the use of renewable energy can reduce tons of waste material. So while they may not save a lot of money by going green, it’s still a positive effect on preserving the planet.