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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 14h

$150 BN of clean energy infrastructure has been developed in the US thanks to the influence of Scope 2 carbon accounting, but those rules are about to change. Read about the importance of moving impact accounting forward in this Utility Dive op-ed from Lee Taylor. www.utilitydive.com/news/ghg-pro...

GHG Protocol prioritizes looking good over doing good

The focus of the GHG Protocol should not be to back usage claims about what power a company is consuming, but to measure carbon emissions as accurately as possible, writes Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 2d

We could not reach this milestone without the collaboration of our partners like Toyota, Apple, and BMW who are supercharging emissions reductions. Join the movement with #AER technology for smart devices. watttime.org/news-and-ins...

More than one billion smart devices now using marginal emissions data to slash power grid pollution with WattTime's 'AER' - WattTime

As Automated Emissions Reduction (AER) technology continues to scale in smart devices across the globe — including Toyota and BMW EVs, Amazon and Google Nest smart thermostats, Apple iPhones, and more...

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 2d

🚙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 · 2d

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 2d

“Based on the US Department of Energy’s projections of growth rates, if everyone adopted this... technology, AER could prevent three billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually by 2030. That’s about 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions…” said WattTime’s executive director, Gavin McCormick.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 7d

We’re delighted to share that WattTime’s AER (automated emissions reduction) technology has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 list!

AER allows smart devices to use more clean power and automatically reduce power grid #emissions.

#TIMEBestInventions

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The Best Inventions of 2025

Here are the 2025 best inventions making the world better, smarter, and more fun.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 8d

@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 · 14d

Kudos to the incredible people changing the way philanthropy works, making room for more impact and more people-centered implementation. We’re elated that Gavin McCormick is part of the latest cohort of Climate Breakthrough fellows.
www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/theres-...

There’s More Funding Than Ever Going Toward This Search for Climate Breakthroughs

The Climate Breakthrough Award celebrates its 10-year anniversary with its biggest group of winners yet. What makes this funding stand out?

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 15d

Learn more about the state of play and what’s at stake with the GHG Protocol scope 2 revision in Emily’s article (Linked earlier in this thread).

WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 15d

“...when a company buys RECs from a solar project in California, where the grid is saturated with solar, it will do less to reduce emissions than if it bought RECs from a solar project in Wyoming, where the grid is still largely powered by coal...” Pontecorvo explains.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 15d

The current scope 2 standard treats all renewable energy certificates (RECs) as equal – but in actuality, each MW of renewable energy purchased can have far different emissions implications.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 15d

@emilypont.bsky.social gives an overview here of the difference between 24/7 hourly matching (said to be included in the draft proposal) and the consequential accounting method in this new article in @heatmap.news. heatmap.news/climate/scop...

The Obscure Philosophical Battle That Could Reshape the Clean Energy Economy

New rules governing how companies report their scope 2 emissions have pit tech giant against tech giant and scholars against each other.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 15d

We’re getting close to the public comment period for the GHG Protocol scope 2 revision proposal, so it’s a good time to freshen up on what’s likely to be on the table.

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Climate TRACE @climatetrace.org · 22d

INTRODUCING A NEW TOOL: Visualize the air pollution impacting 1.6 billion people in over 2,500 urban areas from the world’s top emitters of climate- and health-harming pollution.

Make the connection at ClimateTRACE.org/air-pollution.

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Climate TRACE @climatetrace.org · 21d

July 2025 global emissions in four charts.

Learn more about the latest data from Climate TRACE: climatetrace.org/news/climate...

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Nat (Goth Cousteau) @gothshit.com · 22d

This a great article covering the debate over revisions to the GHGP standards, which includes some of the research I've published in the last year with @watttime.org

heatmap.news/climate/scop...

The Obscure Philosophical Battle That Could Reshape the Clean Energy Economy

New rules governing how companies report their scope 2 emissions have pit tech giant against tech giant and scholars against each other.

heatmap.news

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 24d

Climate Week NYC is finally here! First up: Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit, happening NOW!

Tune in virtually to hear from our founder Gavin McCormick, who has made the Forbes Sustainability Leaders list for 2025.

Register here: www.forbes.com/connect/even...

2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit - Forbes Connect

Join Forbes during Climate Week NYC for the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit.

www.forbes.com

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 28d

P.S. You can calculate the emissions-avoidance potential of a renewable energy project by visiting CarbonTreasureMap.org.

Home - Carbon Treasure Map

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 28d

Prairie Solar will displace about 27% more carbon emissions when it is built in Illinois than if it had been sited near Cambridge, MA (where Akamai HQ is).
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Akamai Technologies, Teradyne, and Wayfair Partner to Purchase Solar Energy in Champaign County, Ill. Through the Net Zero Consortium for Buyers – Sustainability Roundtable Inc

September 26, 2024 Akamai Technologies, Teradyne, and Wayfair Partner to Purchase Solar Energy in Champaign County, Ill. Through the Net Zero Consortium fo

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 28d

The grid in this part of Illinois (MISO) is still largely fossil fuel-dominated and as a result, the project will displace more fossil fuels than if it were placed in a grid with cleaner resources.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · 28d

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 · 28d

Companies are teaming up to pool resources for greater impact renewable energy purchasing, and the Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB) is facilitating that effort.

✅ By the end of last year, NCZB members had reached their goal of causing 1 GW of new renewable energy to be built.

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WattTime.Org @watttime.org · Sep 15

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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