By targeting facilities at this specific power threshold, the policy focuses on the large-scale sites that form the core of modern internet and cloud services.
These requirements are designed to address the significant resource consumption associated with the growth of AI infrastructure and digital processing.
As data centers require vast amounts of electricity for servers and water for cooling systems, the new labels provide a clear framework for comparing the sustainability of different facilities.
This transparency is intended to push operators toward more efficient designs, helping to mitigate the strain on local utilities and support broader climate targets.
The proposed regulations will primarily affect operators of large enterprise and colocation data centers—facilities that rent space and power to third parties—who will be responsible for tracking and disclosing their resource performance.
This mechanism introduces a new layer of accountability for the technology sector, ensuring that infrastructure expansion is balanced with resource conservation.
If adopted, the labeling system will serve as a primary tool for regulators and customers to identify which providers are prioritizing efficiency in their daily operations.