EU to Grade Big Data Centers on Energy and Water Use
The commission will issue labels from 2027 for sites above 500 kW, a step the industry says risks sending investment outside the bloc.
TL;DR
- European Commission sets rules for data center energy and water efficiency grading.
- New grading system to start in 2027 for facilities with 500 kW capacity or more.
- An EU-designed labeling system, similar to appliance labels, will be used.
- The scheme aims to provide transparent information on energy and water usage.
- It will also cover data centers' grid contributions, like waste heat reuse and clean energy generation.