Why IT Won't Power Down PCs

There are a few other things companies must take into consideration.

Most companies have processes, updates and virus scanners that run overnight while no one is at work.

Also as far as a cost savings measure they must take into account the time spent of the person whose job it is to shut all the computers down. Sure there are probably software that would automate it but it can be tough to determine if anything is running on that computer.

Also it will be about 10 minutes wasted for each employee booting up their computer in the morning.

I'm not against saving power by turning PCs off but there are just some things to think about.

Agreed... up to a point. The mass of individuals don't have control of the beams, but can control the straws. If you're not going to march in the streets to effect the beam control, then at least gather straws.

Somebody very famous once said something like " Don't be concerned by the straw in my eye when there is a beam in yours"

We all have beams in our own homes. Just look for them.

The industry is working on their own very large beams because it makes sense to save energy to reduce costs. There are very few exceptions to this. If going to a more efficient equipment saves money, most companies, if not all, will do it.

Trying to force "energy saving" or green energy by subsidizing them is rarely viable. It ends up costing more to the society. Since money comes from energy and vice versa, if it cost more, you spend more energy.