Over 1,000 IT executives in 15 countries were interviewed for the Symantec 2009 Global Green IT Survey. Here are the key findings:

• 97% discussing or have finished implementing threir Green IT plan
• 80% of the IT departments pay for their own electricity power
• The main drivers for Green IT are cost savings and the organizations desire to become more “green”
• 75% will increase their Green IT budgets within the next year
• 66% of the organizations are willing to pay up to 10% extra for energy efficent equipment
• 90% believe that Green IT will play a signifcant role in the future

I found the result of this survey very logic. To bring it one simple point: As most IT departments need to pay for their energy consumption, there is a business case for “green” investments – that’s why Green IT is an inherent part in most organizations.

How “green” is your organization by now?