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Green Web Hosting: Power Your Website with Renewable Energy

Green Web Hosting: Power Your Website with Renewable Energy Published on June 23, 2025 In an increasingly digital world, our online presence is growing at an unprecedented rate. From personal blogs to e-commerce giants, every website needs a home – a web host. But have you ever considered the environmental cost of keeping your website online? The Hidden Carbon Footprint of the Internet It might surprise you, but the internet has a significant carbon footprint. Data centers, the physical homes of web servers, consume vast amounts of electricity – reportedly accounting for 1-1.3% of global electricity demand and approximately 1% of energy-related CO2 emissions. This figure is projected to rise, highlighting an urgent need for more sustainable practices. Traditional web hosting often relies on energy grids powered by fossil fuels, contribut...