Open source communities advance carbon-aware cloud computing standards

14 articles · Updated · Cloud Native Now · Apr 29

Data centers now use 1.5% of global electricity, with AI workloads expected to nearly double this by 2030, according to the IEA.
Projects like Kepler, SCI, and KEIT are enabling more accurate measurement and optimization of cloud energy use, addressing both engineering and accounting challenges.
Policy pressures, such as the EU’s CSRD, and business mandates are accelerating adoption, but true sustainability requires collaboration across open source, industry, and policy to match efficiency gains with cleaner energy sources.

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