Demand for data centers increases as modern living becomes more digitized, using incredible amounts of energy. Supplying uninterrupted power to data centers 100% of the time is critical. Data centers must reduce their climate footprint if we are to mitigate climate change. Truthfully, with data centers, critical power is fueled by diesel generators, and reaching 100% renewable energy isn’t possible.
Data Centers Are Dependent on Diesel-fired Backup to Remain Operational When The Grid Goes Down
Tags: Diesel Particulate Filter, Power Generation, Emissions, Data Center, Diesel
Proposed Expansion of the Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation (Bylaw 1161)
Metro Vancouver is proposing amendments to their Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation ByLaw in efforts to reduce harmful emissions from non-road diesel engines.
Tags: Regulation, Emissions, Diesel Particulate, Diesel, Bylaw 1161, Canada
Understanding Prop 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program
Proposition 1B, also known as the Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program, was approved in 2006 and has provided funding for projects that aim to reduce emissions. Prop 1B intends to reduce diesel air pollution from goods movement operations, which is broken down into two categories: heavy-duty trucks and transportation refrigeration units (TRU).
Tags: Emissions, Air Quality, Diesel, Environment, Prop 1B
EPA Announces Grants Totaling $46M to Help Reduce Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new round of grant funding to support projects that reduce emissions from fleets of older diesel engines.
CARB Issues $130,000 in Fines to Eight Companies for Diesel Emissions Violations
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced this week it recently issued more than $130,000 in fines to multiple companies for violations of the Truck and Bus Regulation.
Tags: Compliance, CARB, Diesel
International Standards to Reduce Emissions from Marine Diesel Engines and Their Fuels
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) participates on the U.S. delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is part of the United Nations. The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is a group of member states within IMO that works on maritime safety and security and the prevention of marine pollution. The resulting global standards are embodied in the International Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, a treaty called "MARPOL." In particular, MARPOL Annex VI defines engine and vessel requirements related to air pollution.
Tags: Regulation, Marine, Diesel, EPA