Facebook electricity use worldwide 2011-2020

Facebook’s electricity use has increased in recent years, as newer data centers have come online. In 2020, the company's electricity usage surpassed seven terawatt hours, a 40-percent year-over-year increase.

Facebook's renewable energy commitments

Facebook is moving towards using more renewable energy, with the goal of achieving 100 percent renewable energy to support facilities reached in 2020. This establishment of renewables also allows other nearby businesses to have the option to use renewable energy. Facebook is one of the largest corporate purchasers of renewable energy worldwide.

Emissions and water consumption

Facebook has set goals to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent in 2020. In recent years, the company was able to separate growth in the business from increased emissions, annually reducing their operational greenhouse gas emissions. Facebook is also aware of its water consumption, and has committed to a circular system that allows for the reuse of water consumed.