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EU proposes energy rating for data centers
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Union has proposed implementing an energy rating system for data centers to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
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You face a new regulatory bar in the EU that will make energy efficiency a key factor for competing data centers. Prepare to adjust your infrastructure choices and client pitches accordingly.
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1 source · 21 Sep 2026
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Cloud Infrastructureenergy-ratingdata-centerseu-regulationenergy-efficiencyenvironment