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Terms

How you may use this site and the data it publishes.

Updated February 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Grid Gorilla, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.

Purpose

Grid Gorilla is an educational data visualization tool that displays publicly available electricity generation and energy data. It is provided for informational purposes only.

Data Sources and Accuracy

The data displayed on Grid Gorilla comes from third-party sources:

  • Ember Climate - Electricity generation data, licensed under CC BY 4.0
  • Our World in Data - Fossil fuel production and consumption data, licensed under CC BY 4.0

While we strive to present data accurately, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information. Data may be delayed, incomplete, or contain errors.

No Professional Advice

The information on this site does not constitute professional energy, investment, or policy advice. Do not make decisions based solely on the data presented here. Consult qualified professionals for specific guidance.

Intellectual Property

The underlying data is provided by third parties under Creative Commons licenses. The visualization design and code of Grid Gorilla are provided as-is. You may use screenshots and data for non-commercial, educational purposes with appropriate attribution.

Limitation of Liability

Grid Gorilla is provided"as is" without warranties of any kind. In no event shall the creators be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this site.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

For questions about these terms, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.