What this indicator measures
This indicator estimates carbon dioxide equivalent emissions associated with AI-related electricity consumption.
Calculation method
The calculation estimates AI electricity use and applies emissions factors to approximate CO2e. The displayed counter is then interpolated between server refreshes.
Simplified formula
CO2e emissions ≈ AI electricity use × emissions factorData sources
The model may use public grid emission factors, research papers, operator disclosures and AI infrastructure assumptions.
Published calculation inputs
The values below are the explicit inputs currently used by this indicator. They are assumptions or public proxies, not official totals.
- Baseline
- 60 TWh/a
- Model assumption
- Conversion factor
- 0.35 kg CO₂e/kWh
- Model assumption
Direct references
Last reviewed: September 27, 2026
Known limitations
Emissions depend on geography, time of day, power purchase agreements, renewable matching and grid carbon intensity. This should be read as a global approximation.
Refresh and interpolation
The baseline is refreshed periodically. Between refreshes, TheAIMeters applies a calculated CO2e rate per second.