Google plans to get 100% of electricity needs from renewables as prices fall and climate change becomes more important

Briefing

Google plans to get 100% of electricity needs from renewables as prices fall and climate change becomes more important

February 7, 2017

Briefing

  • 100% Renewable Power – Plans to be completely powered by renewables in 2017, taking advantage of competitive wind and solar costs that have decreased by 60% and 80% respectively since 2010
  • Huge Power Requirements – Company's 13 data centers and offices require 5.7 terawatt hours of electricity yearly, comparable to San Francisco's power consumption
  • First Clean Energy Supplier – Signed first clean energy contract in 2010 with one Iowa wind farm, and now funds 20 renewable projects globally
  • Prioritizing Climate Change – Convinced that climate change is real, urgent priority and willing to contribute their part for users and environment

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Energy, Information Technology

Organization

Google Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

December 6, 2016

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