Data centers

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In Virginia, carbon emissions drop as data centers boom, thanks to RGGI pact

An environmental policy professor explains how the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is helping Virginia lower its emissions amid a data center building spree that’s expected to drive a 38% increase in electricity use by 2035.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 16 January 2023
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In Virginia’s internet corridor, climate targets and data center growth collide

A Virginia county's ambitious climate plan is in conflict with efforts to rapidly expand data centers in the area.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 23 August 2022
Corporate procurement

Can 24/7 carbon-free energy become a global standard?

Google and Microsoft want to buy clean energy around the clock. EnergyTag plans to bring the same option to mass markets.

By Jeff St. John . 31 March 2022
Clean energy

Google and others have committed to 24/7 carbon-free energy. What does that mean?

Here's your introduction to the hot new trend in clean-energy pledges.

By David Roberts . 12 November 2021
Corporate procurement

Should Google and Microsoft focus on sourcing their own 100% clean power or cleaning up the dirtiest grids?

Major companies are spending billions on clean energy. New measurement tools can help them get the most climate impact from their investments.

By Jeff St. John . 22 September 2021
Utilities

Alphabet's R&D hub is marshaling its computing muscle to model fast-changing electrical grids

X (formerly known as Google X) wants to virtualize power grids to speed clean energy adoption. Will utilities and grid operators get on board?

By Jeff St. John . 17 September 2021
Clean energy

Companies and cities are taking the lead on clean energy purchases. When will market rules catch up?

A new report from the World Resources Institute breaks down the best ways to incentivize smart procurement.

By Jeff St. John . 23 August 2021
Corporate procurement

Google taps Fervo Energy's geothermal for corporate clean energy

Startup Fervo Energy will deliver an advanced geothermal plant to supply Google's Nevada data centers next year.

By Julian Spector . 19 May 2021
Batteries

Competitors to lithium-ion batteries in the grid storage market

Lithium-ion batteries probably have cars locked up, but what about grid storage?

By David Roberts . 14 May 2021
Energy storage

The architecture firm that wants to combine gravity storage with data centers

Data centers have to test their backup generators at least every month. WZMH Architects has a plan for what to do with the energy that is wasted.

By Jason Deign . 14 May 2021

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Data centers

In Virginia, carbon emissions drop as data centers boom, thanks to RGGI pact

In Virginia’s internet corridor, climate targets and data center growth collide

Can 24/7 carbon-free energy become a global standard?

Google and others have committed to 24/7 carbon-free energy. What does that mean?

Should Google and Microsoft focus on sourcing their own 100% clean power or cleaning up the dirtiest grids?

Alphabet's R&D hub is marshaling its computing muscle to model fast-changing electrical grids

Companies and cities are taking the lead on clean energy purchases. When will market rules catch up?

Google taps Fervo Energy's geothermal for corporate clean energy

Competitors to lithium-ion batteries in the grid storage market

The architecture firm that wants to combine gravity storage with data centers