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The EU has now clarified the timeline for the Energy Efficiency Directive data centre label and rating scheme, and key deadlines are taking shape. Final delegated regulations are projected to be published on 10th June 2026. Here’s what this means in practical terms ⤵️ 📅 December 2025 – January 2026 Finalisation of draft delegated regulations Definition of updated energy reporting and KPI requirements 📅 2nd February 2026 Publication of draft regulations (reporting and label) First visibility on expected KPIs, including new metrics not widely measured today 📅 February 2026 Four-week public consultation period Opportunity for operators to assess gaps and raise operational constraints 📅 March 2026 Consolidation of the framework with Member State experts Final adjustments to label structure and KPIs set 📅 April – May 2026 Scrutiny period by the European Parliament and Council Regulatory direction largely locked in 📅 10th June 2026 Publication of final delegated regulations Start of a new era of transparency and public comparison of data centre energy performance For data centre operators, this is more than a regulatory milestone. It signals a shift toward greater transparency and public scrutiny of operational performance across Europe, with labels built from reported data and KPIs. In practical terms, this means ensuring robust data quality, consistency and governance across energy and operational reporting, being ready for expanded KPI expectations (including metrics that are not widely collected today), and reinforcing a continuous improvement approach grounded in measurement and monitoring - covering everything from power chain performance to cooling strategy and operational discipline. #WhenEnergyMatters #EED #EnergyEfficiencyDirective