European Commission proposes common EU rating scheme for data centres
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Data centres are central to Europe's digital future, and the EU aims to triple its data centre capacity over the next five to seven years. The rating scheme will increase transparency on energy and water use and could affect data centre operating costs, grid access and siting decisions, with implications for corporate…
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- European Commission Press CornerEuropean Commission proposes common EU rating scheme for data centres
The European Commission has proposed a common rating scheme for data centres to increase transparency on their energy and water use and support their sustainable integration into Europe's energy system. The scheme covers individual data centres with capacity above 500 kW and also their contribution to the grid, such as waste-heat reuse, added clean-energy generation capacity and flexibility. The Commission also launched a call for evidence and public consultation on minimum performance standards for data centres, closing on 14 December 2026. The Delegated Regulation now faces a two-month scrutiny period by the European Parliament and Council, with first sustainability labels expected in 202…