by AF0203 i3 — February 5, 2010—The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) announces an initiative designed to help cable system operators leverage the financial and environmental advantages of “green” strategies.
The Smart Energy Management Initiative (SEMI) is an expansion of SCTE’s leadership role in the application of environmentally friendly and sustainable procedures and products.
SCTE has targeted several areas, including energy management processes and products that can reduce current operational costs; renewable energy technologies that can benefit operators with ROIs of three-to-seven years; and recycling and recovery techniques that can minimize the disposal effects of outdated equipment.
The SEMI program builds on the success of the “Green Pavilion” at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in 2009, and subsequent industry-wide demand for increased expertise in the field of energy-efficient communications technology.
The initial agenda for 2010 and beyond includes multiple forums to raise awareness of developing solutions and how they apply to cable operations; an intensive research and thought leadership program; expanded panels and exhibit platforms at Cable-Tec Expo and other SCTE events; development of best practices in the area of energy management; and practical technology demonstrations.
SCTE will host the first of several 2010 SEMI events on April 7 at the Comcast Center in Philadelphia. The agenda is expected to include a variety of topics, such as development of a process for calculating baseline energy usage; updates on alternative heating and cooling solutions; and approaches to reduce outside plant powering costs and consumption.
