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Milan‑Cortina 2026 Olympics Commit to 100% Renewable Electricity Supply

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Renewable Power Commitment Confirmed for 2026 Games The Milan‑Cortina 2026 organizing committee pledged that virtually all electricity used during the event will come from certified renewable sources, as detailed in its sustainability report [1]. Italy’s largest utility, Enel, will meet the full demand by supplying 85 GWh of clean electricity through “guarantee of origin” (GO) certificates [1]. GO certificates are European‑issued tradable credits that are cancelled after use, ensuring each megawatt‑hour is counted only once and supporting new renewable generation [1].

Enel’s Role and Infrastructure Upgrades Enel’s contract includes building primary substations in Livigno and Arabba and upgrading distribution networks in Livigno, Bormio and Cortina [1]. These grid enhancements are designed to handle the Games’ electricity load and will remain in place for local communities after the Olympics [1]. The infrastructure investment aligns with Italy’s broader goal of expanding renewable capacity and modernizing its power system [1].

Italy’s Current Energy Mix Context In 2025, Italy’s power mix was 75 % carbon‑free, though the country still relied on fossil fuels for a substantial share of generation [1]. Hydropower contributed roughly half of the clean share, geothermal accounted for 17 %, and wind, solar and other renewables together supplied under 10 % [1]. The remaining electricity demand was met primarily by gas‑fired plants, highlighting the significance of the Games’ renewable pledge [1].

Estimated Carbon Footprint Comparable to Millions of Cars The organizing committee’s greenhouse‑gas strategy estimates the total emissions of the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Games are equivalent to those of four million average gasoline cars traveling the Paris‑Rome distance [1]. Travel, accommodation and air‑fuel use represent the largest portions of this footprint [1]. The renewable electricity commitment is intended to offset these emissions and demonstrate a sustainable model for future large‑scale events [1].

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2025 – Italy’s power mix reaches 75 % carbon‑free electricity, with roughly half from hydropower, 17 % geothermal, under 10 % from wind, solar and other renewables, while the balance relies on gas‑fired plants [1].

Oct 2025 – Xpansiv’s North American Renewables Registry expands to issue traceable zero‑emission certificates (ZECs) for nuclear power, adding to its platform that already tracks over 89 GW of renewable capacity across North America [2].

Dec 2, 2025 – Constellation and Xpansiv launch trading of annual emission‑free energy certificates (EFECs) on Xpansiv’s CBL spot exchange, listing megawatt‑hour certificates that represent nuclear‑generated power from Constellation’s PJM clean‑energy centres [2].

Dec 2, 2025 – Constellation chief commercial officer Jim McHugh states the company provides a “comprehensive suite of commercial products” to help businesses meet their environmental goals, highlighting strong demand for clean megawatts [2].

Dec 2, 2025 – Xpansiv CEO John Melby emphasizes the “critical need for carbon‑free power” and credits the market infrastructure for delivering transparent, traceable certificates to the market [2].

2025‑2026 (pre‑Games) – Enel builds primary substations in Livigno and Arabba and upgrades distribution networks in Livigno, Bormio and Cortina; the new grid assets are designed to remain in service for local residents after the Olympics [1].

Feb 2026 (Milan‑Cortina Games) – The Milan‑Cortina 2026 organizing committee delivers 100 % renewable electricity for the Games, sourcing 85 GWh of clean power via guarantee‑of‑origin certificates that prevent double‑counting of renewable generation [1].

Feb 2026 (Milan‑Cortina Games) – The Games’ overall greenhouse‑gas emissions are estimated to equal those of four million average gasoline cars driving the Paris‑Rome distance, with travel, accommodation and air‑fuel use accounting for the largest share [1].

2026 (future) – Constellation plans to introduce hourly EFECs on Xpansiv’s platform, giving businesses the ability to match clean megawatts to electricity consumption on a finer, hour‑by‑hour basis [2].

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