1. TIA’s Activities in the Areas of ICT and the Environment
Document No:
GSC-16-PLEN-XX
Source:
TIA
Contact:
Anil Kripalani
GSC Session:
PLEN
Agenda Item:
6.7
TIA’s Activities in the Areas of ICT and the Environment
Anil Kripalani
Chair Emerging Technologies Subcommittee

2. Update 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

3. STEP 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)
TIA and BICSI ( joined STEP Board of Directors in 2011

4. STEP 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

5. 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 & 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

6. Next 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

7. TR-42 Telecommunications Cabling 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.

8. Supplementary Slides