Summary
Organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, plan to use only clean, renewable electricity to power the event. Enel, Italy's largest electricity company, will provide certified renewable energy to meet the electricity needs of the Games. This effort aims to minimize the carbon footprint typically associated with major sports events.
Key Facts
- The 2026 Winter Olympics will use fully certified renewable electricity.
- Enel will supply 85 gigawatt-hours of power using guarantee of origin (GO) certificates.
- These certificates prove that energy comes from renewable sources.
- In rare cases of temporary power needs, hydrotreated vegetable oil will replace diesel.
- About 75% of Enel's electricity production in Italy in 2025 was carbon-free.
- Enel improved power distribution infrastructure around the event venues.
- The goal is to showcase clean energy solutions for major events.
