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Making Testbeds for Carbon Aware Computing

Environment Variables

CHAPTER

Advancements in Carbon-Aware Computing

This chapter explores the latest research advancements in carbon-aware computing, focusing on optimizing energy usage based on carbon intensity and the importance of understanding electric grids. It discusses innovative projects like 'Let's Wait a While' and FedZero, which aim to shift workloads and utilize excess renewable energy for energy-efficient machine learning. The chapter also highlights the challenges of reproducibility in research, the complexities of energy markets, and the potential integration of local energy systems within data centers.

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