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.
The European Commission has established rules for grading large data centers on energy and water efficiency, effective 2027. Operators of facilities with a capacity of 500 kW will need to report their resource efficiency using an EU-developed labeling system. This initiative aims to provide clear information on data center resource consumption and their grid contributions.
- 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.
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