Power isn’t just required for NetRiver, it’s the heart of its Data Center in Lynnwood

In 2008, NetRiver won a new contract which required its Lynnwood data center to expand and increase its power capacity from 800 W to 2.3 MW. With the help of Design Real Estate, Puget Sound Refrigeration, D. Hittle & Associates and Brunner Construction, NetRiver was able to make this happen by increasing the efficiency of existing systems, advancing innovative design and installing new energy efficient systems. The teams attention to detail and dedication were instrumental in making this expansion a reality. Some of the features include varying fan speed, reducing energy use by approximately 28 percent; tightly controlled humidity levels and ultrasonic humidification, delivering a 93 percent reduction in electrical usage as compared to traditional humidification alternatives; and varying chilled water pump flow to meet demand, reducing energy use by approximately 23 percent. In the end, the diligent collaboration among this team led to a data center with a projected energy savings of more than 1.5 million kWh or $110,000 a year.