LONDON, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that it has taken significant steps toward decreasing its carbon footprint by relying solely on renewable energy for commercial power at three European data centre facilities. Level 3's colocation facility in Amsterdam and two colocation facilities in London now rely 100 percent on green energy for commercial power.
As part of the company's commitment to responsible and efficient operations, Level 3 has received certifications from energy providers in both countries stating that the specified facilities now receive all commercial electric power from renewable energy sources, including wind power, hydroelectric power and solar power.
"Our data centres house some of the most critical information, and it takes a lot of energy to ensure that information is properly stored, protected and accessible," said James Heard, president of European Markets for Level 3. "With three data centres 100 percent reliant on renewable energy for commercial power, Level 3 not only demonstrates our commitment to achieving excellence in its protection of the environment and sustainability, we also demonstrate our commitment to monitoring, assessing and implementing innovative technology."
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) is a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. For more information, visit www.Level3.com.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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