Eaton 9395 has passed SMaRT Gold certification, which can help data centers obtain LEED certification points

Raleigh, N.C.…Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that the Eaton 9395 Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) is the first power quality product to receive the Gold rating from the Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT©) certification. The 9395 also becomes the first certified UPS that can add Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) points to buildings and projects seeking LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

SMaRT is a recognized standard for environmentally friendly products, and is evaluated and operated by the non-profit organization MTS (Market Transformation to Sustainability). SMaRT products must have multiple environmental and economic advantages, such as cost savings, novel design, and product differentiation, and must also meet the environmental performance requirements of the service life.

"Data center managers, engineers and architects have recognized that the award-winning 9395 is the smart choice for three-phase power protection in large facilities and data centers because of its high energy efficiency, small footprint and customizable design options," said Jim Davis, product management manager for Eaton's Power Quality and Control business unit. "Eaton's SMaRT Gold certification is a high level of validation of the environmental benefits of our UPS production and use. We are proud to provide the first SMaRT-certified UPS to help customers win sustainability initiatives."

9395 with SMaRT Gold certification can add points in two LEED categories. For points for novelty of design, a project can use SMaRT-certified building materials and products that account for 2.5% of the total value (based on cost) of all building materials and products. 9395 can also add energy and atmosphere points, which requires the facility to demonstrate a certain percentage improvement in the proposed building performance level compared to the base building performance level.

The 9395's SMaRT certification is largely due to Eaton's commitment to life cycle assessments, which compare everything from the materials used in manufacturing to the energy used in construction to the costs associated with shipping the product. The results show that improved UPS efficiency plays a very important role in reducing the product's overall environmental impact.

Eaton is also continuously improving the 9395 to increase its efficiency and reduce the total cost of ownership for end users. Using the ESS Energy Saver System, a component of Eaton's Energy Advantage Architecture, the 9395 can achieve 99% efficiency. This can save facilities thousands of dollars in electricity and cooling costs, and also allow them to enjoy local electricity discounts and incentives.