1. A tangible non-transitory computer-readable medium carrying instructions to perform a method for conserving power within a data processing enterprise, wherein the data processing enterprise communicates with multiple client computers executing read and write commands directed to the data processing enterprise, the method comprising: receiving component data from data processing components within the data processing enterprise, wherein the component data includes data related to the performance of data storage devices, or data related to data storage jobs to be performed; receiving external data related to power consumption, wherein the external data is received external to the data processing enterprise, and wherein the external data includes meteorological data or data associated with operation of heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) components; receiving power requirements data, wherein the power requirements data includes a power threshold, or a redistribution of data processing operations to components to reduce power consumption; and generating a power conservation action based at least in part on the received component data, the received external data, and the received power requirements data.