CHARTING PATHSTO A CLEANER DIGITAL FUTURE.
Nova Energy was incubated by the Filecoin Green team as an independent project that addresses the opacity and uncertainty surrounding environmental claims. Explore our Energy Validation Process (EVP) & join our quest for a greener, more sustainable digital landscape.
Energy Validation Requirements
Reporting
Node operators make sustainability claims by sharing information on location, water usage, energy consumption & renewable energy purchases to Filecoin.
Verification
Third party validators verify this submitted information by using utility bills, metering logs, calibration records, & various other records to be verified.
Attestation
Additionally, validators attest the validty of sealing, storing, and cumulative energy use data within the estimated lower and upper bounds by minerID.
Energy Validation Process
Designed to address the opacity and uncertainty surrounding environmental claims, our EVP is a robust framework that validates and quantifies the sustainability practices of digital operations.
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  • 01

    Location Information

    Understanding the energy mix and emissions intensity of your local grid is key to evaluating your environmental impact. Our EVP begins by assessing your location information. This critical step allows us to determine the specific energy profile of the grid you draw power from, providing a foundational context for your overall sustainability assessment.

  • 02

    Hardware Configuration

    Hardware configruation information is evaluated to access the necessary hardware a node operator uses in their operations.

  • 03

    Water Consumption

    Water usage is a vital component of our environmental assessment. Our process evaluates water consumption data, helping you identify conservation opportunities and enhance your water sustainability practices.

  • 04

    Electricity Consumption

    Our EVP meticulously assesses your electricity consumption, analyzing utility bills and usage patterns to provide a comprehensive view of your energy footprint. This helps in identifying areas for improvement and recognizing sustainable energy usage.

  • 05

    Energy Production Data (if any)

    We evaluate your energy production data, focusing on how much energy is generated, particularly from renewable sources. This analysis is crucial in understanding your contribution to sustainable energy practices.

  • 06

    Renewable Energy Procurement (if any)

    Our assessment includes a thorough examination of your renewable energy procurement. We validate your investments in green energy, emphasizing how these choices contribute to a more sustainable operation.

  • 07

    Preliminary Results and REC Matching

    As a final, pivotal step in our EVP, we focus on providing options to match any electricity consumption from nonrenewable sources to Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). This process is essential for further mitigating your environmental impact, as it involves sourcing renewable energy through market-based instruments. RECs matching enables you to support renewable energy generation even when direct renewable energy sourcing is not feasible, completing the circle of your sustainability efforts.

  • 08

    Audit Review

    After all the information is provided, our audit review process will track the progress of the audit and provide a Green Score on successful completion.

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