OUR ENVIRONMENT - THINK GREEN

Ever since Ian Clark (one of the partners) was young he has always enjoyed and respected the beauty of our lakes and outdoors.  Even his cottage is 100% off the grid and solar powered.  3 Peaks carries that respect for our environment in how we operate.  Saving the environment is not about saving money.

Recycling - Everything possible is recycled that we use in the everyday operation of the business.  All of our old computer equipment is sent to a professional recycling company, and all of our paper is shredded and recycled.

Office Building - When 3 Peaks moved into it's office in 2005 we took over an old home that was built in the 50's.  Immediately we had an energy audit done on the building and it received a rating of 32/100.  We immediately replaced the furnace, air conditioner, windows, insulated the attic, installed energy efficient lighting and had the basement walls spray insulated.  The rating was then increased to 61, with a rating of 51-65 being typical for an upgraded older home, and 66+ for a typical new home. 

Datacentre - For the past 2 years we have been virtualizing all of our servers to reduce our power usage and thus our carbon footprint.

Hardware - All of the hardware that we purchase is selected for it's power efficiency and power saving features.  If you have used hardware we'd be pleased to assist with the recycling of it.  Even old cables that contain copper are valuable. Visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca for more information.

We can help you be greener with your IT - Virtualizing your present IT infrastructure can reduce your power consumption by over 50%. 

Ten Tips to Live a Greener Life
1. Turn off all lights, appliances, televisions and computers when not in use
2. Seal all leaks around doors
3. Insulate when you renovate - Insulating your attic and the basement walls gives the best savings
4. When buying new appliances buy the most energy efficient one you can afford
5. Avoid idling your vehicle
6. Use an automatic set-back thermostat
7. Leave the car at home
8. Use energy efficient lighting products such as LED and fluorescent lights
9. Clean your furnace regularly
10. Install low-flow shower heads and low usage toilets