1. Investments in energy-conserving data centers or other computing facilities can reduce the long-term costs of ownership and maintenance. But organizations need to pay upfront premiums to invest in green computers that are both energy efficient and environmentally responsible.

Organizations that have invested in green hardware find that the energy savings, extended product lifecycle, positive public image, and other benefits exceeded the additional costs of that hardware—improving net profit.

a. Given this situation, in your opinion, why wouldn’t companies invest in energy-saving IT and business practices?