Nuclear assessed for inclusion in data-center rating system, EU Commission says
By Louis de Briant ( August 4, 2026, 14:40 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission said it is assessing whether nuclear power should be recognized under the EU's planned data-center rating system after receiving feedback from member states and stakeholders. The EU's executive arm underlined that it was seeking to preserve technological neutrality while facing criticism from several governments over the design of the broader data-center sustainability framework.Nuclear power is under consideration for inclusion in the EU's planned data-center rating system, European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said in a written reply to European lawmakers published on Aug. 4....
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