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Can a website be green?

...yes it can!

Green web hostingDesigners on the Run recommend the use of Green web hosting to all our clients - this website is currently hosted by Green ISP. Currently there are a good choice of green web hosting companies out there, offering various packages and pockets to suit.

Why choose a green web hosting company?

It takes a lot of energy consumption to maintain servers for a web host so one easy way of making your website more eco-friendly is by opting for a green web hosting company.

Their green credentials all vary but most can be differentiated by the method by which they power their operation. From using renewable energy such as solar power to carbon offsetting you will also generally find that these companies tend to be more socially responsible with some holding non-profit status and giving a percentage of their profits to good causes.

We host our own website and some of our clients websites on Green web host which are non-profit, carbon offset, will plant a tree on your behalf, have solar powered offices, and can also offer solar powered hosting.

Are they reliable?

From our own personal experience of hosting with Green ISP we have never experienced any down time on their servers, they claim to have an average system uptime of 99.6% - 99.7% on their website. You will aslo find that the customer service tends to be above average especially when dealing with a smaller hosting company.

Solarhost who use solar powered energy also claim to “making this service available with 100% uptime, 100% reliability and at a price which is very affordable.”

You’ll also find that most web hosts powered directly by renewable energy have generators as backup and still have some connection to the grid in case of a total disaster so that there are very slim chances of your website going down.

The following is a list of some green web hosting companies that we found:

  • Green web host - Since 2003 we have been taking responsiblity for our effects on the environment and society. We travel to our solar powered offices on public transport and we plant trees to assist the offset of our CO2 emissions by "sequestration" or "Carbon Fix". We encourage environmentally friendly practices, social responsibility, and sustainability, we promote and support organisations who do too...
  • Solar Host - Solar Host now provides a reliable web hosting service at a fair price using 100% solar energy. Our purpose built data center has gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the most eco-friendly service possible. With packages starting from just £25 we are confident that you will be delighted with our cost effective, environmentally friendly service.
  • Solar Energy Host - Use 100% Green Solar Energy, Beyond Carbon Neutral, Nearly 100% Uptime.

 

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