Alba

About

Alba — Real-Time Environmental Impact for Every AI Prompt

Make every AI prompt count.
Alba reveals the hidden environmental cost of AI by showing the energy, carbon, and water impact of every ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity prompt — right inside your browser. If you use AI daily, it’s time to see what each prompt really costs.

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WHY ALBA

AI systems rely on massive data centers that consume large amounts of electricity and cooling water. Most users never see that footprint.

Alba changes that by giving you live, per-prompt estimates of:
• Energy (Wh)
• Carbon emissions (g CO₂)
• Water usage (mL)

Whether you're a student, developer, creator, or sustainability-focused professional, Alba helps you understand and reduce your impact without changing how you work.

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KEY FEATURES

Real-Time Impact Labels
Instant environmental impact estimates appear as you type — based on model size, region, and up-to-date energy and carbon data. No dashboards or delays.

Smart Prompt Optimizer
• Removes filler and redundancy
• Optional AI-powered rewriting
• Before/after comparison showing exact energy, carbon, and water savings
• One-click accept

Daily Footprint Dashboard
Track usage with clear visualizations:
• “Today” vs “This Chat”
• Day-over-day trends
• Floating widget for quick stats
• Popup for deeper insights
• CSV export

Wrapped-Style Recaps
Generate shareable cards showing:
• Total savings
• Real-world equivalents (trees planted, miles driven)
• Personal milestones and progress

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PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN

Alba is transparent by design — both environmentally and technically.

• No backend servers
• No data collection
• No prompt logging
• All calculations happen locally in your browser
• Optional AI optimization uses GitHub Models and is never stored
• Fully open source for community review

You stay in complete control.

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FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE

• Choose your region (Global, US, EU, APAC)
• Select model profiles (small, balanced, large)
• Toggle features per site
• Light and dark themes
• Export or reset your data anytime

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SUPPORTED SITES

Alba works automatically on:
• ChatGPT
• ClaudeCode
• Gemini
• Perplexity

No setup required. Just install extension and start typing.

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HOW TO INSTALL & USE ALBA

1. Install the extension
   Click “Add to Chrome.” After installation, the Alba icon will appear in your toolbar.

2. Pin Alba (recommended)
   Click the Extensions (puzzle) icon, find Alba, and pin it so it stays visible.

3. Open any supported AI platform
   Visit ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity. Alba activates automatically.

4. Start typing a prompt
   Alba displays real-time energy, carbon, and water labels near the text box. Values update as you edit.

5. Use the Prompt Optimizer (optional)
   Click “Optimize Prompt” to see suggested improvements or AI-powered rewrites. Review the before/after environmental comparison and accept with one click.

6. Open the Dashboard
   Click the Alba icon to see daily totals, trends, comparisons, and CSV export options. Use the floating widget for quick stats while you work.

7. Generate a Wrapped Recap
   Open Alba’s popup and click “Wrapped Recap” to view a shareable summary of your environmental impact and savings.

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EVIDENCE-BASED METHODOLOGY

Alba’s calculations use peer-reviewed research and internationally recognized datasets, including:
• Wh/token energy benchmarks
• Grid carbon intensity (Ember, IEA, Electricity Maps)
• Water consumption factors (NREL, EIA, USGS)
• Model profiles from LLM energy research

All sources are documented in the GitHub repository.

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SUPPORT & DOCUMENTATION

GitHub: github.com/lindsaygross/Alba
Report issues or request features via GitHub Issues
License: ISC
Version 1.0.0

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Make AI sustainable, one prompt at a time.
Install Alba today.