EU Draft Weakens Climate Rules for Gas Data Centers
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- EU draft proposal dated June 30 shows the bloc weighing weaker climate impact rules specifically for gas-powered data centers, following heavy lobbying from tech groups
- Past EU proposals for strict rules on renewable energy certificates were dropped after heavy lobbying from tech groups, according to the draft
Why it matters: Tech lobbying has now twice reshaped EU climate rules for data centers — first killing renewable energy certificate requirements, then potentially easing standards for gas-powered facilities — handing operators a cheaper compliance path while weakening the bloc's decarbonization framework for a fast-growing emissions source.
