# EU to require data centres to disclose energy and water efficiency

https://mins.news/en/item/67371

- Reuters, 2026-09-21 13:05 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/eu-require-data-centres-disclose-energy-water-efficiency-2026-09-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab12b82b314680001fef4a9

> The European Commission proposed rules on Monday that would require data centres in Europe to disclose how efficiently they use energy and water, amid growing concern about their resource consumption.

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