Oregon

Apple's Data Centers now operate on 100% renewable energy

March 22, 2013 Dan Uff

Apple‘s datacenters are now fully supplied by renewable energy, the company has announced on its website. The company is relying mostly on a mix of solar, wind, and geothermal energy. At a facility in Maiden, North Carolina, it is also relying on fuel cells that convert biogas; the main source of energy though is a 100-acre solar farm, which […]

Apple donates iPads for Oregon test program to help disabled voters

November 8, 2011 Dan Uff

Apple has donated an initial batch of five iPads to the state of Oregon for a trial program designed to replace specialized laptops set up for disabled voters. Oregon is pioneering the use of a new technology for voting: Apple’s iPad, according to the Associated Press. Five counties will participate in a trial program for a special election […]