TIA’s Activities in the Areas of ICT and the Environment

Halifax, 31 Oct – 3 Nov 2011

Global Standards Collaboration

TIA’s Activities in the Areas of TIA’s Activities in the Areas of ICT and the EnvironmentICT and the Environment

Anil KripalaniAnil Kripalani

Chair Emerging Technologies Chair Emerging Technologies SubcommitteeSubcommittee

Document No:

GSC-16-PLEN-XX

Source: TIA

Contact: Anil Kripalani ([email protected])

GSC Session:

PLEN

Agenda Item:

6.7



UpdateUpdate

• Last year’s report focused on “EIATRACK”– Program focused on tracking and analyzing

environmental regulations worldwide

• EIATRACK was acquired by IHS Global from TIA

• TIA’s members are focused on defining sustainability for the electronics and broadband industries through collaboration with other technology associations

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STEPSTEP

• Sustainable Technology Environments Program (STEP)– A coalition of technology associations seeking

to define sustainability for the broadband and electronics industry

• Started by Infocomm International (A/V)– www.infocomm.org

• TIA and BICSI (www.bicsi.org) joined STEP Board of Directors in 2011



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STEPSTEP

• Fills void not addressed by other “green building” rating systems– Existing rating systems have not included

audio/visual, communications, information technology, security or building automation systems

• Need to engage all stakeholders to accomplish our sustainability goals



What are STEP Benefits?What are STEP Benefits?

• Tool for owners and technology providers to implement sustainable practices in their technology projects

• Only focuses on the electronic information systems that operate within sustainable buildings

• Establishes a position alongside LEED, Energy Star, Green Building Inititative, ASHRAE 189.1 & the International Green Construction Code, among others

• Eliminates silos in electronic information systems by collaborating and sharing the rewards and risks that come with a sustainable building



Next Steps for STEPNext Steps for STEP

• www.thestepfoundation.org will be online soon• STEP Rating System and Guide demonstration

documents to be available• Additional member associations anticipated • Pilot projects are needed to verify system and develop

educational program• Foundation will seek ANSI accreditation for STEP

• Note: Additional information available

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TR-42 Telecommunications TR-42 Telecommunications Cabling SystemsCabling Systems

• TR-42 addresses performance and requirements standards for telecommunications cabling and infrastructure in commercial and residential buildings, homes and data centers.– Data Centers, because of their high energy-use profile,

have been particularly interested in energy efficiency. – TR-42 (specifically TR-42.1) has been working on adding

energy efficiency content into the first revision of TIA-942.– This revision will add content on Energy Efficient Lighting

(EEL) for data centers.– Data Centers, because of their profile have become a kind

of proving ground for new technologies (like EEL), which can ultimately migrate into other types of premises as well.

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