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by brudgers
1381 days ago
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Because your server is not emitting CO2, whatever you make up, is just something you made up (best industry practices, conversely, are fictions you choose to believe). If you really care, put a watt meter on it and try to reduce its power consumption. Because you don't have control of the data center's grid connections. Good luck. |
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You also don't know the exact mix of sources generating the particular amount of power consumed by your data centers instantaneously. Since each generation source has it's own (complicated) emissions profile, the amount generated by different sources is necessary to compute your CO(2) impact.
A power grid can calculate it's CO2 impact of generation more easily because they only need to use emissions measurements or emissions models for the total generation plant. Most places serious about air quality opt for sensors, but CO2 isn't their most pressing measurement. Typically NO2, NO3, CO, and unburned hydrocarbons are more regulated.
If you want to make an impact to GHG, setting aside quantifying the impact, switch to a renewables-backed power supply and increase your efficiency.