Case Study: Howard Community College saves $50,000 a year with Faronics Power Save

Howard Community College Saves $50,000 Per Year By Reducing Computer Energy Waste

Howard Community College, an award-winning institution in Maryland, was looking for a way to reduce computer energy waste across its 2,000+ student workstations. Their initial attempts using built-in Windows power settings were unreliable and disruptive, often shutting down computers during active use like presentations. They turned to vendor Faronics for a solution.

Faronics implemented its Power Save software, an intelligent energy management solution that conserves power based on CPU, disk, and application activity rather than just time. This allowed computers to remain available when in use while saving power during true inactivity. The solution was deployed campus-wide and provided centralized control and detailed reporting. As a result, Howard Community College saves $50,000 per year in energy costs and has significantly reduced its environmental footprint.

Howard Community College

Sung Lee

Director of Student Computer Support