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EU unveils data-centre "green" label, but loophole lets fossil sites qualify

EUobserver flags loophole letting fossil-powered sites appear green

3 Sep 21 10:21 AM · 2d ago · 2 articles · 2 posts · 3 sources · development 3 of 4

EUobserver reported that the new rating grades only efficiency, not emissions or actual power and water use, and that sites partly run on fossil fuels can still present themselves as renewable by buying green certificates over a full year.

EUobserver flags loophole letting fossil-powered sites appear green
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Dan Jørgensen EU Energy CommissionerTeresa Ribera EU Vice President for Clean TransitionEuropean CommissionEuropean Commission EU executive bodyEuropean Data Center Association industry lobby group

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  1. 1 outlet Loophole in new EU labelling will let fossil-fuelled data-centres pass as ‘green’

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