SCTE spearheads 'green' program for cable ops

EXTON, PA - The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) has launched a new initiative to help cable system operators leverage the financial and environmental advantages of implementing ‘green’ strategies.Called the Smart Energy Management Initiative (SEMI), the program targets key areas such as:- energy management processes and products that can reduce current operational costs;- renewable energy technologies that can benefit operators with ROIs of three-to-seven years; and- recycling and recovery techniques that can minimize the disposal effects of outdated equipment.“The continued growth and unpredictability of energy costs and the need to safely retire CPE gear and other network devices are...