Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Carbon |
| Unit | kgCO2e/kWh (IT) |
| How it is calculated | Total CO2 emissions caused by the facility’s energy use ÷ IT equipment energy. |
| Origin | standard |
| Standard | The Green Grid |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: CUE
What it measures
Data-centre carbon metric, companion to Power usage effectiveness.
Calculation
Total CO2 emissions caused by the facility’s energy use ÷ IT equipment energy.
Connections
- Used in case studies: Ilinca Maria Baciu
- Informs decisions on: Waste heat and cooling of data centres
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