The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use
News AI The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use The bloc has proposed a sustainability labeling system ahead of bringing in minimum data center performance standards. 21, 2026 3:53 pm EST Winston Chen/Unsplash Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover The European Union's regulatory arm has proposed rules that would force data center operators to disclose their energy and water use through a common rating system. The European Commission says this will cover data centers with a capacity above 500 kW.
- ▪News AI The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use The bloc has proposed a sustainability labeling system ahead of bringing in minimum data center performance standards.
- ▪21, 2026 3:53 pm EST Winston Chen/Unsplash Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover The European Union's regulatory arm has proposed rules that would force data center operators to disclose their energy and water use through
- ▪The European Commission says this will cover data centers with a capacity above 500 kW.
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| Publication time | Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:53:53 +0000 |
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News AI The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use The bloc has proposed a sustainability labeling system ahead of bringing in minimum data center performance standards. By Kris Holt Sept. 21, 2026 3:53 pm EST Winston Chen/Unsplash Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover The European Union's regulatory arm has proposed rules that would force data center operators to disclose their energy and water use through a common rating system. The European Commission says this will cover data centers with a capacity above 500 kW. The bloc wants to triple its data center capacity within the next seven years in a bid to bolster its digital sovereignty, which includes reducing its dependence on US tech companies.
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