Advanced Power Emission Accounting Methodologies for Large Electricity Loads
Using Power Data to Optimize Emissions, Operations, and Compliance
Traditional methods for measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including those in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, lack the precision large power consumers need for energy procurement decisions for today’s rapidly changing power grid. This report examines advanced power emission methodologies that enable large power consumers to optimize power strategies for cost, emissions reduction, and regulatory compliance.
Colin McCormick, PhD
Colin McCormick, PhD
Dr. Colin McCormick directs Relae's work in power and electricity, data center infrastructure, grid reliability, and space technologies. Trained as an optical physicist and data scientist, he conducted research in applied quantum optics and atomic physics at UC Berkeley and NIST. He previously served as the Senior Advisor for R&D at the US Department of Energy, overseeing the applied energy research portfolio in energy efficiency, renewables, energy storage, grid technologies, electric vehicles and related areas. Earlier, he was a Professional Staff Member for the House Science & Technology Committee, focusing on technology and innovation policy, data interoperability, and technical standards development. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Science, Technology and International Affairs program at Georgetown University where he teaches classes on deep decarbonization and AI & autonomous systems. He is also a Commissioner on the District of Columbia Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency. He has worked extensively with the Climate TRACE consortium, and is a member of the Carbon Mapper Science & Measurement Committee. He was previously a member of the WattTime Board of Directors.
Secretary of Energy Achievement Award, Getting to Neutral report (2021)
Secretary of Energy Appreciation Award (2010, 2012)
