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EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres Energy Efficiency
EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres Energy Efficiency
Setting the Direction
As a measured response to the energy challenges that the EU faces,
the European Union's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released a
code of conduct for Data Centres (Code). Data Centres have been
singled out specifically as they have been identified as high users
of energy. The aim of the Code of Conduct is to encourage companies
with Data Centres to become cost-effective thus reducing energy
consumption whilst ensuring business objectives are met.
Best Practice Recommendations
The Code of Conduct establishes a basis for recognised best
practice and a framework of operation for the design, operation,
maintenance and retiring of Data Centres. The recommended best
practice associated with the Code has been split into seven
distinct areas:
• Data Centre Utilisation, Management and Planning
• IT Equipment and Services
• Cooling
• Data Centre Power Equipment
• Other Data Centre Equipment
• Data Centre Building
• Monitoring


