Energy & Utility Industry

Data Destruction & Electronic Recycling

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Electric utilities and critical infrastructure operators manage some of the most sensitive and vital data in the world. From power generation plants to regional utilities, protecting cyber assets is essential to keeping the grid safe and reliable. When IT systems, storage devices, or network hardware reach end-of-life, they must be disposed of securely and in compliance with NERC CIP standards.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards require entities to protect and securely dispose of data on cyber assets associated with bulk electric systems (BES). Improper handling can create vulnerabilities that put critical infrastructure—and public safety—at risk.

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Who Must Follow NERC CIP Disposal Standards?

Electric Utilities companies that manage
Regional transmission & distribution systems
Power Generation Plants
nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, and fossil-fuel facilities
Critical Infrastructure Operators
To handle grid management and bulk power systems
Third-Party Contractors & Vendors
IT and service providers supporting energy-sector cyber assets

If you manage systems tied to the bulk electric system, secure data destruction is not optional; it’s required.

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Asset Reporting

Request a certificate of destruction for all secured wiped data.

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The Risks of Improper Client Data Disposal

Failing to properly destroy old electronics can bring serious consequences for the energy & utility organization:

Fines: Penalties can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, up to millions of dollars per year

Civil and criminal charges: Individuals and organizations may face lawsuits or even criminal liability

Loss of trust: A single data breach can damage client trust and harm your reputation

Operational setbacks: Investigations, legal fees, and compliance reviews can take resources away from patient care

We make compliant IT asset disposition (ITAD) simple and auditable for energy & utility companies.

Security First Environmental Mission

We believe no environmental outcome is acceptable if security is compromised.
Every device we handle, working or not, undergoes data destruction before resale, recycling, or material recovery decisions are made.
By treating electronics disposition as a risk management function, we help organizations protect data, reduce liability, and meet compliance requirements, while delivering responsible environmental outcomes through disciplined, security-first operations.

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Our Step-by-Step Process

Our aim is to ensure your experience with LGT is as streamlined and headache-free as possible. Please refer to our simple six step process below to better understand our approach.

1. Schedule a free business pickup

Please use the form below to schedule for a free business pick up.

2. LGT picks up electronics

All electronics are taken back to our Auburn HQ.

3. Secure data destruction

All data carrying devices are securely wiped, up to NIST/Department of Defense standards.

4. Asset reporting & certificates of data destruction

Our team will send all reporting and certificates that were requested.

5. Electronics are recycled or resold

Devices are sent to our R2 certified partners to be grinded down into raw materials, or sold to our wholesale partners.

6. Follow-up

Our team will contact you to see how we did, and when you will need our services next!

Not Sure About Recycling Your Tech? You’re Not Alone

Not Sure About Data Destruction and Recycling Your Tech?

Here Are Some Answers to Questions We Sometimes Receive.

What are NERC CIP standards?

They are cybersecurity and reliability standards that require utilities and energy providers to protect bulk electric system (BES) assets, including secure disposal of data-bearing devices.

What types of devices fall under NERC CIP disposal requirements?

Servers, desktops, laptops, storage media, SCADA systems, network devices, and any cyber asset associated with bulk electric systems.

What happens if a utility fails to comply?

Noncompliance can result in regulatory fines, cybersecurity breaches, loss of certifications, and risks to the bulk power system’s stability.

How does Living Green Technology ensure compliance?

We provide certified destruction methods (shredding, degaussing, wiping) that meet NERC CIP requirements and issue a Certificate of Destruction for every project.

Do you recycle equipment after secure destruction?

Yes. After destruction, hardware is securely recycled, ensuring materials are recovered responsibly and hazardous waste is avoided.

Do you provide audit-ready documentation?

Absolutely. Every service includes a Certificate of Destruction and chain-of-custody records that support NERC CIP compliance audits.

Living Green Technology Provides the following:

Certified data destruction for hard drives, servers, tablets, and mobile devices.
On-site or off-site shredding and wiping to render data completely unreadable.
Compliance documentation & certificates of destruction for your records.
Secure recycling of computers, monitors, printers, cables, and other e-waste.
Environmentally responsible practices to ensure electronics never end up in landfills.

Protect Infrastructure. Protect Compliance.
Protect Trust.

Energy and utility organizations cannot afford risks to their critical infrastructure. Living Green Technology provides secure and compliant destruction solutions that align with NERC CIP standards while recycling equipment responsibly. Contact us today to schedule a secure pickup or request a custom destruction plan for your energy or utility organization.

Our Partners

We work with organizations across regulated, security-sensitive, and high-volume environments.
Our partners rely on us to manage electronics disposition as a risk management function, not just a recycling service.

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