Executive Summary
SCTE 212 defines a framework for cable system operators to establish energy baselines for their facilities and networks
Scope
This document defines how cable operators should audit power consumption and accurately establish an energy baseline for inside and outside plant excluding any customer powered equipment.
Benefits
This document provides cable system operators a common framework for pulling tangible data resulting in an accurate picture of how much energy is being consumed at each facility and the access network. SCTE 212 provides a reference for building an energy baseline against which operators can measure progress in reducing energy cost and consumption. It can also help to identify inaccuracies when operators are billed at incorrect rates, such as a residential, rather than a commercial rate structure.
Intended Audience
The following cable operator employees can benefit from this document: outside plant managers, power supply engineers, critical facilities managers, energy managers, and access network managers.