watttime-carbon

Integrate real-time grid emission data for carbon-aware workload scheduling.

2|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance --skill watttime-carbon
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Skill: watttime-carbon
Source: https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance/tree/main/skills/watttime-carbon
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance --skill watttime-carbon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps in integrating real-time electrical grid emission data to enable carbon-aware computing and optimize workloads for periods of lower environmental impact.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Emission Data: Access live data on electrical grid emissions.
  • Carbon-Aware Scheduling: Schedule tasks and workloads during times of lower carbon intensity.
  • Environmental Compliance: Assist in assessing and documenting compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Use Case: A data center could use this skill to shift non-critical processing to times when the grid's carbon intensity is lowest, thereby reducing its overall carbon footprint.

Quick Start

Use the watttime-carbon skill to get the current carbon intensity of the electrical grid.

Frequently Asked Questions about watttime-carbon

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get real-time electrical grid emission data for carbon-aware computing?▼

To access real-time grid emission data for carbon-aware computing, you use the watttime-carbon skill, which integrates live marginal emissions information via the WattTime API to help optimize workloads.

What is carbon-aware scheduling and how does it reduce environmental impact?▼

Carbon-aware scheduling shifts non-critical processing tasks to times when the electrical grid's carbon intensity is lowest, directly reducing the overall carbon footprint of computing workloads.

Do I need a WattTime API key to access marginal emissions data?▼

Yes, accessing up-to-date marginal emissions data requires connecting to the WattTime API, which provides the real-time grid emission information needed for workload optimization.

Can this skill help with environmental compliance assessment and risk mitigation?▼

Yes, the skill assists in environmental compliance assessment and risk mitigation by providing insights into marginal emissions and documenting workload optimization during low-carbon periods.

What's the best way to optimize data center workloads for low-carbon energy usage?▼

The best way to optimize data center workloads for low-carbon energy usage is to integrate real-time grid emission data, allowing you to schedule non-critical processing during periods of lowest carbon intensity.