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MIT joins effort for energy-efficient computing

In a collaboration that reinforces MIT's commitment to addressing global energy challenges, the Institute has joined a worldwide effort to drive energy-efficient computing.The goal is to save $5.5 billion in energy costs and reduce emissions.

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