How clean is the grid behind Epcc?

Epcc runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 217 gCO₂/kWh and 64% clean in 2025 (Ember).

Where is Epcc located?

Epcc is in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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Epcc

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Epcc is a mapped data center in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 36% fossil-fuelled at 217 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).

Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 12, 2026

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Grid carbon

217 gCO₂/kWh

Clean electricity

64%

Region

City of Edinburgh

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The grid behind this site

source: Ember · Eurostat

Grid carbon intensity

217 gCO₂/kWh

Clean electricity

64%

Fossil electricity

36%

National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: United Kingdom data centers.

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