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# EU proposes energy rating scheme for data centres
- URL: https://www.nupath.eu/eu-proposes-energy-rating-scheme-for-data-centres/
- Published: 2026-09-27T05:06:24.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-27T05:06:24.000Z
- Author: Christian Triantafillou Schade
- Tags: News, Energy, #source_www.nupath.eu

The European Commission proposed a common EU energy rating scheme for data centres with IT power demand above 500 kW, aiming to improve transparency on energy and water use. Labels are expected in 2027, with consultation closing on 14 October. The scheme seeks to support grid stability and waste heat reuse. **(NUPATH)**

[EU launches energy rating scheme for data centresThe European Commission proposed a common EU rating scheme for data centres to improve transparency on energy and water use, covering facilities with IT power demand above 500 kW. The scheme aims to support grid stability and waste heat reuse, with labels expected in 2027\. Consultation closes on 14 ![](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.nupath.eu/eu-launches-energy-rating-scheme-for-data-centres/&sz=64)www.nupath.eu![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6c/f3/6cf31287-c34a-403a-bb6b-49385b3636e9/content/images/2026/07/np-star.png)](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-launches-energy-rating-scheme-for-data-centres/)