Exploring Kepler's Next Chapter - Achieving Cloud Native Sustainability With MCP Integration

Discover how to revolutionize cloud-native sustainability monitoring through the integration of the Kepler open-source project with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in this 28-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation. Learn how Kepler, essential for monitoring energy consumption in Kubernetes environments, can be transformed from a complex data source into an interactive, queryable system that provides real-time energy metrics contextualization. Explore the challenges enterprises face when interpreting Kepler's raw energy data and understand how MCP integration solves these issues by enabling developers to compare power consumption against local regulatory frameworks like Japan's MIC standards and international compliance requirements. Witness a live demonstration showing how to query high-CPU workloads and instantly validate their energy profiles against predefined compliance targets, dramatically reducing time-to-market for verified green and compliant cloud-native applications while empowering developers to make informed decisions about energy efficiency in their Kubernetes deployments.