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Which Data Center Providers Use the Most Renewable Energy?
📅 - Some data center providers top the list when it comes to using renewable energy. Digital Realty Trust is at the top of the list with Equinix following right behind. This is according to a report done by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Most of the companies choosing a data center provider like Digital Realty Trust or Equinix do it because of their own sustainability programs. In addition, it's cheaper to use solar and wind energy compared to other sources of energy.
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