EP.177 Michael Terrell, Sr. Director for Energy and Climate, Google

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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