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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 30/09/2026

Over 400 stakeholders provided feedback on the GHG Protocol's request for input on proposed updates to its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) standard for corporate carbon accounting — and the majority of responses were supportive.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 28/09/2026

@climatetrace.org is hosting a #ClimateIQ webinar on Wednesday to guide policymakers, technical analysts, and science-policy practitioners in using its asset-level data and transition planning tools.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 21/09/2026

Meet the WattTime team heading to #ClimateWeekNYC! 🗽 Gavin, Chiel, Chris, and Chandni look forward to attending events hosted by CEBA, Schneider Electric, TCAT, WBCSD, and more, so say hello if you see any of us around!

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 15/09/2026

If you’ll be in Orlando for #AEEWorld, don’t miss the opening session at 9 AM on September 16, where our Executive Director Gavin McCormick will help set the stage for the conference as a keynote speaker alongside Erin Brockvich and Duncan Wardle.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 09/09/2026

New quantum-secure security demands more processing power, driving up data center energy use. Enter carbon-aware load shifting. Tools like Quant Harvest pause heavy compute when the grid is dirty and run when clean wind/solar is available. 🍃💻 Read more: dev.to/skeletorpira...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 03/09/2026

We spoke with Ever. green's Liz Pearce about the company’s commitment to buying RECs that do more climate good. Its High-Impact RECs are centered around both additionality and emissionality. Learn about their approach and the marginal emissions data making it possible: bit.ly/4iakHIr

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 27/08/2026

Next week at the Renewable Energy Markets conference in DC, don’t miss WattTime’s Chandni Sinha Das as she joins a panel of experts discussing changes to Scope 2 frameworks and how renewables may be impacted. Catch the session on Sep. 2 at 10:45am. 🔗Agenda: web.cvent.com/event/9c6720...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 07/08/2026

By extending renewable procurement beyond its own operations to include its full value chain, Mars is proving how large buyers can supercharge grid decarbonization. If deployed at scale by large companies, annual emissions reductions could reach ~5.5 B tCO₂e. Read more: bit.ly/4pzFarx

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 04/08/2026

Dell is building on a carbon-aware computing concept from a 2025 pilot in which energy-intensive compute jobs can shift to the lowest-cost, lowest-emissions times. Way to go, Dell, for bringing real-time grid emissions intelligence into data centers. bit.ly/4fDXjkV

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 18/06/2026

WattTime’s Henry Richardson is speaking at #TrellisImpact this month with partners from Dell on “AI and the Large Load Era.” Don’t miss his session on Tuesday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m. trellis.net/session/corp...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 17/06/2026

WattTime’s David Younan-Montgomery is speaking at #TrellisImpact this month in the AI x Sustainability Showcase AND hosting a rountable lunch. Don’t miss his lightning talk on AI and sustainability, Wednesday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 10/06/2026

Proposed GHG Protocol changes could chill corporate clean energy investment. Forcing local hourly matching ignores cross-border grid realities, creates artificial scarcity, and locks out smaller buyers. We need accounting that reflects and maximizes real impact, not “more accurate” on-paper claims.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 19/05/2026

Is the GHG Protocol about to doom corporate clean energy? Experts like Jigar Shah are warning that hourly matching rules mirror the mistakes that stalled the clean hydrogen industry: more cost without more impact. trellis.net/article/how-...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 23/04/2026

WattTime has joined 65 organizations urging the GHG Protocol to keep flexibility in its Scope 2 guidance. Why? The proposed changes, specifically: mandating hourly matching and strict geographic matching, are predicted to collapse the voluntary #cleanenergy market. www.maynotshallscope2.com

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 30/03/2026

We’re hiring! WattTime is looking for a Development Manager for @climatetrace.org. Learn more: watttime.org/about-us/car...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 22/01/2026

In the ongoing Scope 2 carbon accounting debate, perhaps you’ve found yourself asking the question: “What does the research say?” This meta-study takes a look at the results of impact accounting vs. hourly matching: watttime.org/wp-content/u...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 12/01/2026

📣 LAST CALL FOR THE GHGP SCOPE 2 COMMENT PERIOD WEBINAR! 📣 This Wednesday, January 14, at 10 am PT/1 pm ET, is the final webinar on “Navigating the Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s Scope 2 comment period: What you need to know.” Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A yellow and white graphic titled "WEBINAR ALERT: Navigating the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's Scope 2 Public Comment Period." Three headshots are centered for Chandni Sinha Das, Impact Accounting Manager, Gavin McCormick, Executive Director, and Henry Richardson, Senior Analyst of WattTime. Wednesday, January 14th, 10 am PT, 1 pm ET.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 19/11/2025

Hourly matching without additionality (what’s currently included in the GHGP Scope 2 proposal) has little to no impact on emissions reductions.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 13/11/2025

The biggest opportunity? Decarbonizing the power sector, which is the number one source of carbon emissions globally. At scale, Climate TRACE data show this could reduce global emissions by 9 gigatonnes.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 14/10/2025

🚙EV Charging in particular is making waves with this technology, demonstrating the potential to reduce grid emissions from charging by up to 90% on individual days.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 14/10/2025

Thanks to our incredible partners, some of the largest tech companies have deployed this emissions-slashing technology, resulting in less pollution from the electricity consumption of internet-connected devices like smart phones, thermostats, EV chargers, and more.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 14/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share that over 1 BILLION SMART DEVICES now use Automated Emissions Reduction (AER) technology! 📲

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 08/10/2025

@trellisgroup.bsky.social VERGE 25 is around the corner! WattTime’s founder Gavin McCormick will present the day one closing keynote. His presentation will be rooted in data and centered on optimism, a rare combination in the climate world. trellis.net/events/trell...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 18/09/2025

Last year, Akamai, Teradyne, & Wayfair joined forces as a part of the consortium, teaming up to enable the development of the 135 MW Prairie Solar project in Champaign County, Illinois. ⚡️The project will cause 130,000 tonnes of carbon emissions to be avoided annually, by producing 300,000 MWh/year.

An image of a solar farm is the background, a yellow text box with black text says "Prairie Solar will displace about 27% more carbon emissions in Illinois VS. if it was built near Akamai HQ, in Cambridge, MA."

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 15/09/2025

Congratulations to our founder, Gavin McCormick, for winning the 2025 Climate Breakthrough Award! Learn more about this honor and how he plans to activate the funding for impact in the press release: watttime.org/news-and-ins...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 27/08/2025

So, what good does that do? Akamai is able to use that real-time marginal emissions data to more accurately report its operational emissions AND optimize operations by scheduling energy-intensive tasks during periods when cleaner energy sources may otherwise go to waste.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 21/08/2025

Using regional grid and marginal #emissions data, you can now estimate the avoided emissions impact of any new solar, wind, nuclear, or geothermal project using the freely available Carbon Treasure Map. carbontreasuremap.org

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 08/07/2025

(7/7) Check out this example of the UI showing time and location options to optimize for cost, efficiency, and #emissions reductions. Learn more from Dell: www.dell.com/en-us/blog/a...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 08/07/2025

(4/7) The AI agent then presents options to the user for when and where to run the workload based on cost, emissions, and completion time, enabling ideal performance of the desired objectives. User preferences could be saved to optimize future workloads automatically.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 25/06/2025

Say it louder for the people in the back: GHG accounting standards should measure actual emissions induced and avoided, not just provide an agreed-upon way to assign blame — one that doesn’t effectively drive decisions that reduce more emissions.

A meme of Bernie Sanders standing in the cold has text that says "I am once again asking you to update the Scope 2 accounting standards to reflect real-world emissions impacts"

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 12/06/2025

Our new analysis shows that, if the GHG Protocol mandates local-only hourly matching (24/7) for Scope 2 accounting, it would effectively kill corporate clean energy procurement, slowing global emissions progress by 42+ million tonnes per year. Learn why: watttime.org/news-and-ins...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 09/06/2025

March 2025 emissions data from @climatetrace.org are out. Power, the highest-emitting sector, saw emissions rise 0.2% year over year, reaching a global total of 1.3Bt CO2e. Explore the new data from Climate TRACE: climatetrace.org/news/climate...

Line graph titled “Global monthly GHG emissions: power (Jan 2021 – Mar 2025)” showing emissions trends for ten sectors, with the Power sector consistently the highest emitter (around 1,200–1,400 million tonnes CO₂e/month). Other sectors include Manufacturing, Fossil Fuel Operations, Transportation, Agriculture, Buildings, Waste, Fluorinated Gases, and Mineral Extraction. Power and several other sectors show seasonal fluctuations. Source: Climate TRACE data version 4.3.0 (released May 2025).

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 04/06/2025

We analyzed the real-world balance of Meta’s data center induced and avoided carbon emissions. The resulting case study made one thing very clear: matching megawatt hours doesn’t capture an accurate picture of emissions impacts.

Split graphic showing Meta’s clean energy performance in 2023 using two methodologies.

Top section titled “Hourly Matching results” includes a bar chart showing Meta’s Clean Energy (CFE) scores by grid region, ranging from 56% to 100%, with a 79% global average.

Bottom section titled “Carbon Matching results” shows a bar chart comparing:

8.12 million tonnes CO₂e from data center induced emissions,

7.35 million tonnes CO₂e avoided through clean energy,

770,000 tonnes CO₂e net emissions.

The charts illustrate regional variability in clean energy use and the emissions impact of Meta's clean energy procurement.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 21/05/2025

As it turns out, the lesser-known GHGP Project Protocol already provides a way for companies to report consequential emissions, rooted in real-world emissions impacts. We’ve combed through that tedious framework to write up a straightforward “how to” guide for using it. watttime.org/news-and-ins...

Visual equation for emissions reduction: "ER = LR × ( ωBM + (1−ω)OM )", with icons of power plants, transmission lines, and solar panels. Below, it explains: "Real Emissions Reductions (ER) come from how the existing grid operates (Operating Margin, OM) and how new power plants are built (Build Margin, BM) in response to electric load reductions (LR)."

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 10/04/2025

Nearly 2M Americans’ health is on the line with an increased risk in premature death from heightened levels of PM2.5 pollution caused by Bitcoin mining in the US. Those pollution levels are concentrated in NYC, Houston, Austin, Northeast Texas, and the Illinois/Kentucky border.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 10/04/2025

The #Bitcoin mines studied used 33% more electricity than the city of Los Angeles within one year. 85% of that #electricity use was powered by fossil fuels.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 07/04/2025

The VERACI-T working group is bringing scientific rigor to analyzing #electricity emissions datasets to evaluate how well they model consequential emissions. Learn about their findings thus far: veraci-t.org/how-veraci-t...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 03/04/2025

We’re looking for senior analysts to help the @climatetrace.org coalition turn #emissions insights into #climateaction with our partners. Join us! #Job #Hiring #ClimateTech watttime.org/about-us/car...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 27/03/2025

⚡️ INTRODUCING VERACI-T (Validating Emissions Rates for Accurate Consequential Impact Taskforce). Learn how we're working with Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, + REsurety to evaluate the accuracy of marginal electricity #emissions data: www.prweb.com/releases/new...

An image of two smoke stacks from a power plant shows a steam or emissions plume. Over the plume text says "Introducing VERACI-T" in bold lettering. "Validating emissions rates for accurate consequential impact taskforce"

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 26/03/2025

Overheard at @sxsw.com: “Since Clearloop came, we’ve added 1,200 manufacturing jobs to our community.” Joe Azar of Panola County, Mississippi, shared the human impact of new #solar planned with an emissionality-based approach. Listen to the panel: schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/...

A promotional graphic for a talk at SXSW titled 'Location Matters: Optimizing America's Energy Transition – The story of one emissionality project.' The background features an aerial view of solar panels installed in neat rows with green vegetation between them. The graphic highlights key statistics: '3,000 homes to access clean electricity annually' and '1 BN pounds of carbon emissions avoided.' The text is black on a white background, with yellow accents for emphasis.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 06/03/2025

THE GRID EMISSIONS DATA PLATFORM IS NOW LIVE! 🗣️ Check out GridEmissionsData.IO for freely accessible, high-quality, accurate, and granular marginal #emissions data for small corporate buyers of clean energy, industry researchers and more. Learn more: www.prweb.com/releases/res...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 26/02/2025

DYK: A solar plant’s location has everything to do with its #climate impact? WattTime’s Laura Corso will be at @sxsw.com with Clearloop and Rivian to talk about just how much location matters for #renewables. schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 20/02/2025

A new report from McKinsey & Company finds that not only does an emissionality-based approach to RE procurement reduce more emissions, but it also expands #renewables more cost-effectively (i.e. faster) compared to an hourly-matching approach to procurement. www.mckinsey.com/industries/e...

Alt text: A bar chart titled "Emission abatement for battery array scenarios, metric tons of CO₂ per year," comparing three battery management strategies: "24/7 power matching," "Economic optimization," and "Emission optimization." The "24/7 power matching" scenario has a small gray bar indicating emissions ranging from -10 to 12 metric tons. The "Economic optimization" scenario has a dark blue bar showing 179 metric tons of CO₂ abatement. The "Emission optimization" scenario has a light blue bar showing the highest abatement at 380 metric tons. The chart is sourced from ComEd anonymized metering data, REsurety LME and LMP data, and the McKinsey Battery Dispatch Model.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 11/02/2025

More than a half-billion people in Africa live without electricity, but this major project aims to change that. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/c...

A map of Africa shows the countries shaded in based on the percentage of the population living without electricity. Noted with text: Algeria: 0%, Egypt 0%, Mauritiana 51%, Chad 88%, Nigeria 45%, Ethiopia 45%, Democratic Republic of Congo 79%, Angola 52%, South Africa 14%, Madagascar 64%. Source: World Bank, 2022 electricity access estimates. By Nick Underwood/The New York Times.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 10/02/2025

In addition, where we build data centers matters, and using marginal #emissions data to decide where to build can reduce the emissions of a new data center by as much as 50%.

Alt text: A bar chart comparing CO₂ emissions from data centers in different grid regions. The CO-WY region has significantly higher emissions than Northern CA, with a label indicating "more than 2x the emissions." Overlaid text emphasizes the impact of building data centers on grids with lower marginal emissions rates.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 10/02/2025

Building new renewables on grids with the highest marginal emissions rates has the potential to avoid more than 3x the emissions compared to co-locating renewables on the same grid as the new data center.

A bar chart comparing emissions reductions from different renewable energy strategies. Northern CA with co-located solar shows a smaller reduction, while Northern CA with CO-WY wind results in a much larger emissions decrease. The text highlights that investing in clean energy on the dirtiest grids can avoid more than three times the emissions.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 10/02/2025

If new US #datacenters are powered just by natural gas, they could add an additional *180 million tonnes* of CO2 into the atmosphere annually. We can avert that climate burden with a few simple strategies. Obviously, it starts with #renewables. But, there’s more to consider, and that is LOCATION.

A graphic featuring a factory with smokestacks emitting dark smoke and a modern data center building. Overlaid text reads: "If powered by natural gas, these new data centers could cause an additional 180 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually."

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 05/02/2025

Heading to @trellisgroup.bsky.social #GreenBiz25 next week? Find WattTime’s CPO @ericnguyen.bsky.social in this session on Monday where he will share practical advice for utilizing #AI for supply chain #decarbonization with free tools like @climatetrace.org. 🔗 trellis.net/session/leve...

A speaker graphic for GreenBiz25 has an Image of Eric Nguyen, Chief Product Officer at WattTiime. The featured session is titled "LEVERAGING AI FOR SUPPLY CHAIN DECARBONIZATION" and will take place on Monday, February 10th 9:30am-12:00pm

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 04/02/2025

The outdated GHG Protocol Corporate Standard helps companies avoid blame for #ClimateChange, but it points them at the wrong target to solve it.

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