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European Commission proposes data center energy and water efficiency ratings

data center sustainability energy efficiency labeling artificial intelligence infrastructure water consumption regulation European Commission

The European Commission has proposed a new regulatory framework to increase transparency regarding the energy and water consumption of data centers across the European Union. This initiative aims to support the sustainable integration of digital infrastructure as the EU seeks to triple its data center capacity over the next five to seven years to bolster AI development and technological sovereignty.

The proposed system will introduce an electronic sustainability rating for individual data centers with a capacity exceeding 500 kW. Similar to the EU's energy labeling for household appliances, facilities will be classified on a scale from A to G based on their efficiency. The rating will consider energy use, water consumption in relation to local water stress, and the facility's ability to contribute to the energy grid, such as through the reuse of waste heat.

While the proposal does not set maximum consumption limits or require the disclosure of total power usage, it serves as a precursor to potential mandatory minimum performance standards. This comes as data center electricity consumption in the EU is projected to rise from 68 TWh in 2024 to 114 TWh by 2030, driven largely by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence.

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Dan Jørgensen · European Commission · European Council · European Parliament · European Union · International Energy Agency · Microsoft · Teresa Ribera

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