European Commission opens consultation on data center standards

The European Commission has launched a 12-week open public consultation and call for evidence on minimum performance standards for data centers in the EU.

• The consultation seeks input to support a legislative proposal planned for Q2 2027; submissions are invited by 14 December 2026.
• The Commission says the proposed standards could improve energy performance, reduce energy consumption, and lower the environmental footprint of data centers, including impacts on electricity grids, carbon emissions, and water resources.