The Eco-label Blue Angel for Software—Development and Components

Stefan Naumann (), Achim Guldner () and Eva Kern ()
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Stefan Naumann: Trier University of Applied Sciences
Achim Guldner: Trier University of Applied Sciences
Eva Kern: Trier University of Applied Sciences

A chapter in Advances and New Trends in Environmental Informatics, 2021, pp 79-89 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Energy consumption induced through information technology, i.e. hardware and software, is constantly increasing. In this article, we present the “Blue Angel”, a label that evaluates and classifies the resource and energy efficiency of software. In particular, the process by which the label was developed is presented. We also describe the components of the Blue Angel: Energy and resource efficiency of the software product, hardware useful life and user autonomy. Finally, we give an outlook on the possibilities for expansion, since the first version of the label focuses especially on desktop software, mainly because of the complex measurement issues. According to evaluations from expert workshops and interviews, this is the best starting point for reliable results and certifications.

Keywords: Green software; Blue angel; Energy efficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-61969-5_6

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