EU EED labeling scheme: Uptime feedback

The European Commission is proceeding rapidly to finalize its second delegation report mandated in the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). The EED project manager has indicated that the Commission plans to finalize the data center rating and labeling scheme by the end of 2025. Member states can then review and approve the draft, allowing the Commission to announce the final publication of the authorizing regulation in the first quarter of 2026 (see EU energy efficiency package may slow digital growth).

They also intend to announce and open the public consultation process for the PUE, water usage effectiveness (WUE), and renewable energy effectiveness (REF) minimum performance standard (MPS) values at the same time. The consultation process takes 12 to 18 months, progressing through several study and proposal phases and culminating in member state review and European Parliament approval.