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Video game industry commits to cutting emissions
A collection of 21 video game producers made a group commitment to take action in response to the climate crisis, which once achieved should result in a 30 million ton reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030.
Google signs 18 new energy deals for 1,600 MW
Google announced September 19 a package of 18 new energy deals it has recently made, including the acquisition of a total of 1,600 MW of renewable energy from these projects. The agreements will increase the company's worldwide portfolio of wind and solar agreements to 5,500 MW, an increase of more than 40%.
EPA honors Intel and Google
Intel and Google are among the U.S. Environmental Agency's (EPA) Green Power Leadership Award (GPLA) program winners, companies recognized for advancing the nation's voluntary green power market. Google received the award for Green Power Partner of the Year and Intel for Sustained Excellence in Green Power.
Potential Google data center gets wind power nod
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a series of contracts between Google and Xcel Energy to provide electricity for Google’s proposed new $600 million data center in Becker, Minn. Two wind farms operated by Xcel would be dedicated to the project.
Google uses AI to predict wind output
Google has partnered with DeepMind to apply machine learning algorithms to 700 megawatts of wind power capacity in the central U.S. that are part of Google’s global fleet of renewable energy projects, with the goal of strengthening the business case for wind power and driving further adoption of carbon-free energy on electric grids worldwide.
Facebook, Google, Amazon lead RE procurements
Tech giants Facebook, Google, and Amazon are leading the charge for corporate procurement of renewables within the U.S., combining for market share of just over a third (35.1%). After announcing 1.5 GW of procurement in 2018, Facebook is the largest
Why we’re putting 1.6 million solar panels in Tennessee and Alabama
Hundreds of engineers, electricians, and construction workers are building two new, energy-efficient Google data center campuses in the Southeastern U.S.—one in Tennessee and another in northern Alabama. As this blog post from Google notes, they are not stopping there.
Google signs its first clean energy deal in Asia
Google has signed a long-term PPA to purchase the output of a 10-megawatt solar array, part of a larger solar farm, in Tainan City, Taiwan, to power a data center located about 60 miles away in Changhua County. This represents the company’s first clean energy agreement in Asia.
Google plots 1.6 million solar panels in TN and AL
Google announced a deal with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to purchase 413 megawatts of power generated by 1.6 million solar panels from several solar farms, which will be used to power two new, energy-efficient data center campuses currently being built in Tennessee and Alabama.
Google implements AI to handle cooling of data centers
New artificial intelligence software being implemented at Google data centers is expected to not only reduce the need for human monitoring of its cooling systems but also to increase the energy efficiency of these sites.
Google reaches 100% RE target
Google confirmed that the company exceeded its goal to purchase enough renewable energy to match all electricity it consumed at its offices and data centers in 2017.
Google signs 3 new PPAs for South Dakota, Iowa wind
Google has signed three new power purchase agreements for wind from South Dakota and Iowa totaling nearly 400 MW.
Google on track to hit 100% RE with efficiency, offsets
Google has updated its progress — in detail — toward a series of bold environmental initiatives, including plans to hit 100% renewable energy for its global operations by the end of this year.
Google's X develops new storage technology
Alphabet Inc.'s signature research lab, known as X, is reportedly working on a new energy storage technology using salt and antifreeze.
Google signs PPA with Dutch solar plant
Google recently signed a second power purchase agreement with a Dutch electricity provider to power its new data center in the region by the provider's solar plant.
Google's 'X' spins off geothermal energy startup
Born out of Alphabet Inc.'s secretive lab division known as Google X, a geothermal energy heating and cooling startup has been spun off to operate as an independent company.
Google's 'Project Sunroof' maps existing rooftop solar
Google on June 12 announced another expansion in capabilities of its 'Project Sunroof' tool that allows a user to view already installed solar projects in any given neighborhood.
Google files for utility service alternatives in Nevada
Among the bold steps Google Inc. is making to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, the company has added its name to a growing list of corporations looking for alternatives to electricity service from Nevada utility NV Energy.
Google expands 'Project Sunroof' into Germany
Google has partnered with one of the world's largest utility holding companies to expand its "Project Sunroof" product into Germany.
Google gains approval for new energy efficient HQ
Google has received unanimous approval for a new energy efficient headquarters from the Mountain View, Calif., City Council.
Moody's: Primary driver of renewable energy demand has shifted to corporates, other new entrants
Corporate power purchase agreements and community choice aggregators are now primary drivers of demand for renewable energy in the U.S., replacing state mandates for greener power portfolios, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service.
Iowa, Illinois lead corporate clean energy rankings
Out of all 50 states, Iowa was recently named as the easiest place for corporations to purchase renewable energy to power their operations.
Greenpeace praises Switch in clean energy rankings
Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace, in a new report, named Apple, Google, Facebook and Switch as leaders in the movement to build a renewably powered internet while taking a more critical eye toward Amazon.
Google-supported Texas wind project changes hands
About a year after Google announced its signing of a 225 MW wind PPA with developer Invenergy, the project has been sold to Southern Co. subsidiary Southern Power.
Google's renewable energy investments hit $2.5B
Google has made $2.5 billion in equity commitments for renewable energy projects worldwide, according to its 2016 environmental report, which also put numbers on efforts to make its data centers as energy efficient as possible.
Google: Achieving 100% renewable energy purchasing goal and going beyond
This white paper describes Google's path to achieving 100% renewable energy, discusses lessons learned and details the role of energy efficiency in getting there. It also outlines how the company will continue our efforts to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
Google will hit 100% renewables in 2017, calls the milestone 'just the beginning' in detailing new plans
An early mover among a growing number of corporations that have pledged to run their operations on 100% renewable energy, Google announced it will hit that goal in 2017.
Making the case for corporate energy 'prosumers'
With Apple moving into the business of selling electricity earlier this year, the Harvard Business Review took on the trend in a Nov. 25 piece suggesting other businesses may want to follow suit.
Google expands 'project sunroof' calculator capabilities
Google has expanded the capabilities of its 'Project Sunroof' data explorer to include solar generation estimates for entire communities.
