Sustainability
How to reduce the energy AI uses. Smaller models, fewer calls and shared infrastructure.
Use the smallest model that meets your needs
Larger models use more energy per request. If a lightweight model can do the job, use it, and default to the smallest model that meets the need.
Use AI only when it is the best option
Not every problem needs AI. If a rule, a search or a simple script does the job, use that instead. Use AI only where a simpler tool cannot.
Cache results
If you make repeated similar requests, cache the responses. This avoids unnecessary duplicate calls to the model and reduces both cost and energy consumption.
Share models across teams
Avoid every team running their own large-model jobs in parallel. Coordinate at the service level so a single model run can serve multiple teams' needs.
Get help with this
Ask the AI Capability and Enablement team for advice or hands-on support.