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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.

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The European Union has proposed a new sustainability labeling system for data centers. The rules would require operators to disclose their energy and water consumption through a common rating system. The Commission says the requirement applies to data centers with a capacity above 500 kW. The labeling scheme is intended to precede the introduction of minimum performance standards for the sector.

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