Google's Strategies for Addressing Insufficient Green Power on the Grid

On this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Michael Terrell, Senior Director for Energy and Climate, Google, for a discussion with Oliver Kerr, our Head of North America, focusing on “the 24/7 goal”.

Michael leads Google’s efforts to decarbonise its global operations and value chain. In his previous role as Global Director of Energy, he spearheaded the company’s commitment to operate on 24/7 carbon free energy by 2030. Additionally, Michael serves as Board Chair of the Clean Energy Buyers Alliance (CEBA), which he co-founded in 2018. Prior to joining Google, he served in the US government, including at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. 

Main topics include the following:

• Power consumption of data centres and the role of machine learning and flexibility
• What does the 24/7 goal mean and what are the pros and cons associated with making it achievable?
• Insights into upcoming developments on the policy side of the energy landscape

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