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Google, Universities Pledge to Improve Semiconductor Energy Efficiency
Google, Vital Integration of Environmental Electronics, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and the Florida Semiconductor Institute signed a pledge to improve the energy efficiency of semiconductors.
Google, Microsoft Launch Initiative to Scale Clean Energy Tech
Google LLC and Microsoft Corporation announced they will work together across the electricity ecosystem to develop new business models and aggregate their demand for advanced clean electricity technologies.
Google Sets Aim for $35 Million in Carbon Credits
Google has pledged to match the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase program and plans to contract for at least $35 million worth of carbon removal credits over the next 12 months.
United Adds Embraer, Google to Sustainable Flight Fund
United Airlines announced the 22 corporate partners that will make up The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund.
Google Signs European PPAs, Adds 700 MW Clean Power
Google announced power purchase agreements for more than 700 megawatts of clean energy — including the largest offshore wind projects to date in The Netherlands.
Google Builds Data Center With Off-Site Heat Recovery
Google announced it has begun construction on a new data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire that will handle off-site heat recovery.
Google's Project Green Light Reduces Emissions
Google’s research initiative Green Light found road transportation emissions can be lowered by optimizing traffic light plans.
DEI Impact Award Winners Honored At NZF in Phoenix
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) honored the recipients of its inaugural DEI Impact Awards at the Net Zero Forum Fall on Sept. 20, at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
Google Signs Wind PPA for North Carolina
Google announced a power purchase agreement for the full 189 MW capacity of Timbermill Wind to be constructed in North Carolina.
Google Joins SAF Program
Google joined the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program operated by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a B2B travel platform, and Shell Aviation.
Google Partners on Environmental Justice Program
Google is partnering on a framework agreement to support over 80 distributed solar PV projects totaling 500 MWAC that aligns with an environmental justice program that will benefit more than 25,000 families in low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities.
Google Signs PPA in Netherlands, Belgium
Google signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Belgium and the Netherlands as part of the technology company’s goal to operate carbon-free energy by 2030.
Google Signs Wind PPA
Google signed a 150 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) for renewable energy generated by Helena Wind Farm for the next 15 years.
Google Signs 12-year CPPA for Wind Power in Scotland
Google signed a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for 100 MW of power from the Moray West offshore wind development in Scotland
Google, C40 Launch Carbon-Free Energy for Cities Program
C40 and Google are launching a new 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy for Cities program to empower cities around the world to run entirely on clean energy daily.
Google Updates Projects From Sustainability Bond
Google completed funding new and ongoing projects that are environmentally or socially responsible from the issuance of its $5.75 billion in sustainability bonds.
Google Achieves 66% Carbon-Free Electricity
Google operated at 66% CFE in 2021, which was 5% higher than 2019, but 1% lower than 2020.
Google Opens All Electric Campus
Google’s Bay View campus officially opened to employees and its Charleston East project is in the final phase of construction. This marks the first time the company developed one of its own major campuses that is an all-electric.
Google Tracking Energy Use with Certificates
Google announced it has made significant progress in developing its Time-based Energy Attribute Certificates (T-EACs) to track hour-by-hour energy use, such as expanding the use of hourly certificates within and outside of Google.
Google, Microsoft Join Long Duration Energy Storage Council
Google and Microsoft are among several companies who joined the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, a global CEO-led organization focused on replacing the use of fossil fuels to meet peak demand with zero carbon long duration energy storage.
Google Leads New 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact
A global compact to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free electricity sector was launched Sept. 24 by founding members Google and SEforALL.
Delta, Chevron, Google Partner on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development
Chevron, Delta Airlines and Google announced Sept. 7 a new partnership with a goal to increase industry use of sustainable aviation fuel.
Google Inks Deal for 140 MW of Clean Energy for German Operations
Google will soon power its German operations with 24/7 carbon-free energy through a new supply agreement.
Google Joins Energy Compact for 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity
Google announced Aug. 24 that it is joining a new initiative calling on companies, governments and other stakeholders to transition to electricity systems running on carbon-free energy every hour of every day.
Alphabet Allocates $3 Billion from Sustainability Bond
Google parent company Alphabet allocated $3.47 billion from the proceeds of a portfolio of sustainability bonds issued last year and announced a new target for Google to run on carbon-free energy 24/7, 365 days a year by 2030.
Two DR Congo Communities Receive Non-Profit Backed Solar Grids
Communities near the Garamba National Park and Congo Peace School recently received solar power installations through a non-profit initiative that will bring reliable and clean power to the area.
Virginia Google Data Centers Will Use 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
In a first-of-its-kind agreement, Google has partnered with AES Corporation to provide its Virginia data centers with 24/7 carbon-free energy. The 10-year agreement calls for a 500 MW mix of wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage, which will start supply later this year.
Amazon, Google, Verizon lead list of 2020's largest energy buyers
Amazon, Google and Verizon topped the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance's (REBA) newly released list of 2020 leading large energy buyers.
Google looks to intelligent computing for 24/7 RE supply
As Google pursues its new 24/7 clean energy goal, the tech company released its plans to design a machine learning platform that aligns its operations with the availability of renewable energy resources on the grid.
Google to source power for data centers from new Tenn. solar plant
A new 100 MW solar facility that will provide power to Google’s Clarksville, Ala., data center is now under development in Obion County, Tenn.
