# EU moves to curb energy and water use by data centres

https://mins.news/en/item/67613

- euronews, 2026-09-21 15:49 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/21/eu-moves-to-curb-energy-and-water-for-data-centres

> The European Commission has unveiled sustainability rules to monitor the water and energy consumption of energy-intensive data centres. Minimum performance requirements, however, will not be introduced until 2027.

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