Carbon intensity
The amount of carbon dioxide released per unit of electricity, usually grams of CO2 per kilowatt-hour. It depends on the grid's mix of energy sources, so it varies by region and time of day. Why it matters: The same workload can have a very different footprint depending on where and when it runs.
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