Emissions Calculator for Data Centers
Create an emissions calculator tailored for data centers. Learn to design a tool that tracks energy consumption, carbon footprint, and optimization strategies for reducing environmental impacts in cloud computing and IT infrastructure.
At a Glance
This project illustrates the integration of Environmental Intelligence APIs with Python to calculate emissions in data centers, employing the GHG Location and Market API services. These APIs provide crucial emission factors, enabling automated calculations of greenhouse gas emissions related to electricity, steam, heat, and cooling operations. By understanding these emissions, data center operators can assess their environmental impact for reporting and uncover opportunities for emissions reduction. Complete this project in 30 minutes to gain insights into minimizing carbon footprints.
Note: To complete this project, you must register to receive free access to the IBM Environmental Intelligence API keys. The process is simple and steps are provided in the project.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the integration of APIs with Python for environmental data retrieval and processing.
- Accurately calculate Scope 2 emissions using GHG location and Market API services.
- Gain insights into minimizing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental reporting.
What you’ll need
- A basic understanding of Python programming.
- Familiarity with concepts related to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental sustainability.
- Access to a modern web browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari for the IBM Skills Network Labs environment, which includes many pre-installed tools like Docker to facilitate your work.
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