Microsoft has signed a deal with Canada-based utility Ontario Power Generation (OPG) which will allow the US computer technology giant to secure clean energy from renewable and nuclear sources.
Microsoft will procure clean energy credits (CECs) from OPG’s nuclear and hydro assets in Ontario on an hourly basis.
The Canadian company owns and operates two nuclear stations with four Candu units at the Darlington site, and six Candu units at the Pickering site.
Microsoft said the CECs will be procured on an hourly basis to match the company’s hourly usage.
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