Apple Inc. now uses only renewable energy sources to power its data centers, the iPhone maker said in an updated report on its environmental policies.
The company’s data centers now run on energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal, instead of coal or other fossil fuels, Apple said on its website. The centers house server computers that store and distribute songs, applications and other content from services such as iTunes, iMessage and iCloud.
On its website Apple says its newest data center, currently under construction in Prineville, Oregon, will be environmentally responsible. Oregon allows the direct wholesale purchase of renewable energy through Direct Access, and Apple is using this program to opt out of the default grid mix and directly access local renewable energy sources, such as wind, hydro, solar, and geothermal power — enough to power the entire facility.
Another data center to be located in Reno, Nevada, will take advantage of Nevada’s excellent natural solar radiation and geothermal resources to completely meet the energy needs of the data center.
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