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EU data centers could see key energy performance standards and rating labels

By Louis de Briant ( February 16, 2026, 16:34 GMT | Insight) -- In order to make data centers climate-neutral by 2030, the European Commission plans to set minimum targets for energy and water efficiency, waste heat reuse and renewable energy consumption, according to a draft report seen by MLex. Rating labels would be issued at the end of each reporting period.Data centers would face minimum performance standards across key indicators and would be periodically given rating labels to facilitate assessments, under plans outlined in a draft report from the European Commission....

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