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

https://mins.news/en/video/67751

- euronews, 2026-09-21 17:38 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGzLaiZK6sU

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

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