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Data centre regulations and policy tracker

New: rules and standards for secondary cooling loops and the policy deadline calendar.

21 published policy records with their legal status, effective dates and deadlines. Upcoming dates are recalculated every time the site is built, so past deadlines drop off this list automatically. Plain-English summaries are not legal advice: check the source document.

Policy at a glance

Key takeaways

  • 10 of the 14 upcoming dates fall in the next 12 months. The next is 14 Dec 2026: Public consultation and call for evidence closes (EU minimum performance standards for data centres (call for evidence and public consultation)).
  • Power connections is the most common topic (13 records), including large-load grid connection rules in Great Britain, Ireland and 5 US states. Use the flag chips to jump to one jurisdiction.
  • 15 records are in force or adopted, 2 are being phased in and 4 are proposed or open for consultation. These are counts of our records, not of every rule worldwide.

Confirmed

21

published policy records with sources

Confirmed

9

jurisdictions covered (EU, countries and US states as one group)

Confirmed

14

upcoming deadlines, effective dates and consultations

Confirmed

10

of those dates in the next 12 months

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When rules bite: upcoming dates and topics

Upcoming data centre policy dates, next three years, by jurisdiction

Each dot is one dated milestone from a published record: a deadline or transition date (purple), an effective date (teal) or a consultation closing (amber). Hover or tap a dot for the rule and the date. Dates more than three years ahead are in the list below.

Source: CoolPower Index policy records, each dated from the regulator's or legislator's own documents linked on the record page. Counted at build time on 11 Nov 2026.

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DateJurisdictionMilestoneRule
14 Dec 2026European UnionPublic consultation and call for evidence closesEU minimum performance standards for data centres (call for evidence and public consultation)
31 Dec 2026United States (states)Deadline for the ACC to vote on the Recommended Opinion and OrderArizona: APS rate case changes to the Extra High Load Factor rate for large loads (Docket E-01345A-25-0105)
1 Jan 2027Germany100% renewable electricity coverage (current text, proposed to move to 2030)Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres
1 Jan 2027United States (states)Rate Schedule GS-5 effectiveVirginia SCC: Dominion Energy Rate Schedule GS-5 for customers of 25 MW or more (Case PUR-2025-00058)
1 Jan 2027United States (states)Effective dateVirginia SCC: Dominion Energy Rate Schedule GS-5 for customers of 25 MW or more (Case PUR-2025-00058)
8 Jan 2027United KingdomConsultation on the draft National Policy Statement for Data Centres closes at 11:59pm on 8 January 2027England: data centres added to the Planning Act 2008 business or commercial projects regime (SI 2026/13)
21 Jan 2027European UnionExtended deadline for Parliament or Council to object (Parliament requested the two month extension on 6 October 2026, reported by Freshfields)EU common rating scheme for data centres (Commission delegated act of 21 September 2026)
15 May 2027European UnionNext annual reporting deadline (recurring every 15 May)EU data centre energy-performance reporting (EED Article 12 and Delegated Regulation 2024/1364)
1 Jul 2027GermanyExisting data centres PUE 1.5 annual average (current text, proposed 1.6)Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres
15 Aug 2027European UnionFirst annual labels provided for by Article 3 of the Commission-adopted text; subject to entry into forceEU common rating scheme for data centres (Commission delegated act of 21 September 2026)
31 Dec 2027MalaysiaApplications received by MIDA under DESAC until this date are subject to the guidelineMalaysia MIDA Guideline for Sustainable Development of Data Centre (DESAC incentive conditions)
1 Jul 2028GermanyNew sites from this date need planned 20% reused energyGermany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres
31 Dec 2028European UnionReview required by Article 6 of the Commission-adopted text; subject to entry into forceEU common rating scheme for data centres (Commission delegated act of 21 September 2026)
Policy records by topic and stage (a record can cover several topics)

Stacked by stage. Tap a legend item to hide or show a stage. Topics are our own tags for finding rules, so one record can appear under several topics and the bars add up to more than the number of records.

Source: CoolPower Index policy records. Stage from each record's legal status as last checked.

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TopicIn force or adoptedBeing phased inProposed or in consultationRecords
Power connections92213
Efficiency and reporting6129
Heat reuse5027
Renewable procurement3216
Water and cooling4015
AI and data centre strategy4105
Planning and permitting4004
Resilience and sovereignty2002
Incentives1001

Related: US data centre power: PJM prices and large-load queues · how much electricity and water data centres use · policy deadline calendar · data centre moratorium risk by state after the 2026 midterms.

Upcoming dates

  1. 14 Dec 2026: Public consultation and call for evidence closes. EU minimum performance standards for data centres (call for evidence and public consultation) (European Union)
  2. 31 Dec 2026: Deadline for the ACC to vote on the Recommended Opinion and Order. Arizona: APS rate case changes to the Extra High Load Factor rate for large loads (Docket E-01345A-25-0105) (Arizona, United States (APS service territory))
  3. 1 Jan 2027: 100% renewable electricity coverage (current text, proposed to move to 2030). Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres (Germany (federal))
  4. 1 Jan 2027: Rate Schedule GS-5 effective. Virginia SCC: Dominion Energy Rate Schedule GS-5 for customers of 25 MW or more (Case PUR-2025-00058) (Virginia, United States (Dominion Energy Virginia service territory))
  5. 1 Jan 2027: Effective date. Virginia SCC: Dominion Energy Rate Schedule GS-5 for customers of 25 MW or more (Case PUR-2025-00058) (Virginia, United States (Dominion Energy Virginia service territory))
  6. 8 Jan 2027: Consultation on the draft National Policy Statement for Data Centres closes at 11:59pm on 8 January 2027. England: data centres added to the Planning Act 2008 business or commercial projects regime (SI 2026/13) (England (statutory instrument extends to England and Wales, heading "Infrastructure Planning, England"))
  7. 21 Jan 2027: Extended deadline for Parliament or Council to object (Parliament requested the two month extension on 6 October 2026, reported by Freshfields). EU common rating scheme for data centres (Commission delegated act of 21 September 2026) (European Union)
  8. 15 May 2027: Next annual reporting deadline (recurring every 15 May). EU data centre energy-performance reporting (EED Article 12 and Delegated Regulation 2024/1364) (European Union (all Member States))
  9. 1 Jul 2027: Existing data centres PUE 1.5 annual average (current text, proposed 1.6). Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres (Germany (federal))
  10. 15 Aug 2027: First annual labels provided for by Article 3 of the Commission-adopted text; subject to entry into force. EU common rating scheme for data centres (Commission delegated act of 21 September 2026) (European Union)
  11. 31 Dec 2027: Applications received by MIDA under DESAC until this date are subject to the guideline. Malaysia MIDA Guideline for Sustainable Development of Data Centre (DESAC incentive conditions) (Malaysia (federal))
  12. 1 Jul 2028: New sites from this date need planned 20% reused energy. Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres (Germany (federal))
  13. 31 Dec 2028: Review required by Article 6 of the Commission-adopted text; subject to entry into force. EU common rating scheme for data centres (Commission delegated act of 21 September 2026) (European Union)
  14. 1 Jul 2030: Existing sites PUE 1.3 or lower. Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres (Germany (federal))

As of build date 11 Nov 2026.

All policy records

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Arizona, United States (APS service territory)

Georgia, United States (Georgia Power service territory)

Ohio, United States (AEP Ohio service territory)

Texas, United States (ERCOT power region)

Virginia, United States (Dominion Energy Virginia service territory)

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European Union (all Member States)

European Union

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Germany (federal)

Germany

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England (statutory instrument extends to England and Wales, heading "Infrastructure Planning, England")

Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales). Not Northern Ireland.

United Kingdom

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Ireland (Republic of Ireland)

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Singapore

Flag of China China

China

Flag of Malaysia Malaysia

Malaysia (federal)

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Saudi Arabia

Past dates (43)
  1. 28 Oct 2026: Draft National Policy Statement for Data Centres published for consultation (Department for Business and Trade). England: data centres added to the Planning Act 2008 business or commercial projects regime (SI 2026/13)
  2. 28 Oct 2026: Data Centre Covenant published by HM Treasury. UK Data Centre Covenant: five tests for strategic data centres and faster grid access
  3. 28 Oct 2026: DESNZ publishes government response confirming strategic demand prioritisation and data centre connection alignment. Great Britain: Ofgem data centre connection reforms (Demand Connections Reform, Curate consultation)
  4. 8 Oct 2026: Rule effective. Texas PUCT 16 TAC §25.194 Large Load Interconnection Standards (implementing SB 6)
  5. 8 Oct 2026: Effective date. Texas PUCT 16 TAC §25.194 Large Load Interconnection Standards (implementing SB 6)
  6. 6 Oct 2026: European Parliament requested the extension of the scrutiny period, moving the objection deadline to 21 January 2027 (reported). EU common rating scheme for data centres (Commission delegated act of 21 September 2026)
  7. 5 Oct 2026: Public hearing in the Bundestag Committee for Economic Affairs and Energy. Germany EnEfG amendment bill 2026 (Gesetz zur Beschleunigung der Umsetzung der Energieeffizienzrichtlinie)
  8. 24 Sept 2026: Bundestag first reading, referred to Committee for Economic Affairs and Energy. Germany EnEfG amendment bill 2026 (Gesetz zur Beschleunigung der Umsetzung der Energieeffizienzrichtlinie)
  9. 18 Sept 2026: PUCT adopts 16 TAC §25.194. Texas PUCT 16 TAC §25.194 Large Load Interconnection Standards (implementing SB 6)
  10. 16 Sept 2026: Consultation closed (expired, history only). Great Britain: Ofgem data centre connection reforms (Demand Connections Reform, Curate consultation)
  11. 21 Aug 2026: Provisional allocation of 200 MW to four operators announced. Singapore second Data Centre Call for Application (DC-CFA2) and provisional allocation
  12. 29 Jul 2026: Ofgem Curate consultation opens. Great Britain: Ofgem data centre connection reforms (Demand Connections Reform, Curate consultation)
  13. 10 Jul 2026: Bundesrat opinion (Drucksache 388/26). Germany EnEfG amendment bill 2026 (Gesetz zur Beschleunigung der Umsetzung der Energieeffizienzrichtlinie)
  14. 7 Jul 2026: Hearing concluded. Arizona: APS rate case changes to the Extra High Load Factor rate for large loads (Docket E-01345A-25-0105)
  15. 1 Jul 2026: New-build cut-off: sites starting operation from this date fall under new-site PUE 1.2 and 10% reused energy. Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres
  16. 24 Jun 2026: Cabinet decision. Germany EnEfG amendment bill 2026 (Gesetz zur Beschleunigung der Umsetzung der Energieeffizienzrichtlinie)
  17. 20 May 2026: Effective date. Ireland: EirGrid DCCOPP v3 and ESB Networks LEU application process (implementing CRU/2025236)
  18. 20 May 2026: EirGrid DCCOPP v3 and ESB Networks LEU process published and effective. Ireland CRU Large Energy Users connection policy for data centres (CRU/2025236)
  19. 18 May 2026: Hearing began. Arizona: APS rate case changes to the Extra High Load Factor rate for large loads (Docket E-01345A-25-0105)
  20. 23 Apr 2026: Call for feedback on draft rules closed (opened 26 March 2026). EU common rating scheme for data centres (Commission delegated act of 21 September 2026)
  21. 31 Mar 2026: Deadline set by CRU for system operators to publish engagement and connection process and initial locational capacity proposals. Ireland CRU Large Energy Users connection policy for data centres (CRU/2025236)
  22. 27 Mar 2026: Proposed rule published in the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1942). Texas PUCT 16 TAC §25.194 Large Load Interconnection Standards (implementing SB 6)
  23. 11 Mar 2026: Government announces demand connections reform. Great Britain: Ofgem data centre connection reforms (Demand Connections Reform, Curate consultation)
  24. 2 Feb 2026: Deadline for Dominion to file its large load interconnection queue process in a separate proceeding. Virginia SCC: Dominion Energy Rate Schedule GS-5 for customers of 25 MW or more (Case PUR-2025-00058)
  25. 8 Jan 2026: Effective date. England: data centres added to the Planning Act 2008 business or commercial projects regime (SI 2026/13)
  26. 7 Jan 2026: Made. England: data centres added to the Planning Act 2008 business or commercial projects regime (SI 2026/13)
  27. 12 Dec 2025: Effective date. Ireland CRU Large Energy Users connection policy for data centres (CRU/2025236)
  28. 5 Dec 2025: Registration of interest closed. Singapore second Data Centre Call for Application (DC-CFA2) and provisional allocation
  29. 1 Dec 2025: DC-CFA2 launched. Singapore second Data Centre Call for Application (DC-CFA2) and provisional allocation
  30. 1 Dec 2025: Effective date. Singapore second Data Centre Call for Application (DC-CFA2) and provisional allocation
  31. 25 Nov 2025: SCC final order. Virginia SCC: Dominion Energy Rate Schedule GS-5 for customers of 25 MW or more (Case PUR-2025-00058)
  32. 23 Jul 2025: Schedule DCT effective. Ohio PUCO: AEP Ohio Schedule DCT data center tariff (Case 24-508-EL-ATA)
  33. 23 Jul 2025: Effective date. Ohio PUCO: AEP Ohio Schedule DCT data center tariff (Case 24-508-EL-ATA)
  34. 11 Jul 2025: AEP Ohio compliance tariff filed. Ohio PUCO: AEP Ohio Schedule DCT data center tariff (Case 24-508-EL-ATA)
  35. 9 Jul 2025: PUCO opinion and order adopting the settlement. Ohio PUCO: AEP Ohio Schedule DCT data center tariff (Case 24-508-EL-ATA)
  36. 15 May 2025: Second submission, then every 15 May. EU data centre energy-performance reporting (EED Article 12 and Delegated Regulation 2024/1364)
  37. 28 Jan 2025: Order filed (Docket 44280). Georgia PSC: Georgia Power rule for new customers above 100 MW (Docket 44280)
  38. 23 Jan 2025: PSC vote approving the rule. Georgia PSC: Georgia Power rule for new customers above 100 MW (Docket 44280)
  39. 15 Sept 2024: First submission deadline under Delegated Regulation 2024/1364 Article 3. EU data centre energy-performance reporting (EED Article 12 and Delegated Regulation 2024/1364)
  40. 1 Jan 2024: Effective date. Saudi Arabia CST Data Center Services Regulations and data centre registration
  41. 1 Jan 2024: 50% renewable electricity (balance-sheet) requirement applies. Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres
  42. 18 Nov 2023: Effective date. Germany Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) section 11: requirements for data centres
  43. 10 Oct 2023: Effective date. EU data centre energy-performance reporting (EED Article 12 and Delegated Regulation 2024/1364)