The Green Mirage: Impact of Location- and Market-Based Carbon Intensity Estimation on Carbon Optimization Efficacy
Maji et al. · 2024-02-05
Organizations are reducing electricity-related carbon emissions by adjusting energy use based on carbon intensity data and securing renewable energy through power purchase agreements.
Maji et al.. 2024-02-05. The Green Mirage: Impact of Location- and Market-Based Carbon Intensity Estimation on Carbon Optimization Efficacy. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.03550 (AI & Environment Resource Hub; record paper-014; collection snapshot 2026-09-15).
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This study presents a behavior-driven decision framework that helps AI developers choose models balancing accuracy and environmental sustainability by quantifying energy use and emissions during fine-tuning and applying behavioral decision theories.
OpenAccess
Shared topics: Governance and society; Energy and electricity; Climate and greenhouse gases
Generative AI tools, such as DALL-E and DreamStudio, show potential in improving public engagement and energy literacy about low-carbon sources like nuclear energy, though they fall short in representing technical details, addressing biases, and accurately depicting indigenous landscapes.
Scientific Reports
Shared topics: Governance and society; Energy and electricity; Climate and greenhouse gases
This paper explores green AI as a path to environmental sustainability by promoting energy-efficient models, democratized access, eco-friendly AI applications, and regulatory frameworks to align machine learning practices with global climate goals.
ScienceDirect
Shared topics: Governance and society; Energy and electricity; Climate and greenhouse gases
Maggie Welsh and Michael Silliman discuss the synergistic relationship between AI and clean tech. Michael covers how AI drives both energy demand and solutions for climate change, and why AI innovation is slower in clean tech compared to other sectors. They also delve into challenges such as data interoperability, regulatory complexity, and venture funding.