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Challenges For Data Centre Operators?

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On 18 October 2022, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) presented a draft bill for an Energy Efficiency Act...

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Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action presents draft bill for an Energy Efficiency Act

On 18 October 2022, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) presented a draft bill for an Energy Efficiency Act (Draft Bill). This is already being voted on by the individual federal ministries. The Draft Bill provides for considerable efficiency requirements for data centres in Sections 23 et seq. This applies in particular to data centres that start operations from 1 January 2025. Our experts for energy law and data centres, Dr Markus Böhme, LL.M., Dr Carsten Schulz and Dr Sabine Kaben, now summarise the key aspects of the Draft Bill and consider the requirements for data centre operators.

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Challenges For Data Centre Operators?

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action presents draft bill for an Energy Efficiency Act

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