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German Energy Efficiency Act – Draft Amendment: What it means for Companies and Data Centers | JD Supra

The draft EnEfG amendment seeks to align Germany with EU minimum energy rules while easing burdens for mid-sized companies.
It broadens the use of an 'Energy Efficiency First' approach in major investment decisions over set financial thresholds.
The proposal raises thresholds for mandatory energy management systems to 23.6 GWh and requires 90% coverage of total energy use.
Data center reporting is tweaked to improve confidentiality and accommodate multi-tenant and co-location models.
PUE targets for existing centers loosen from 1.5 to 1.6 by 2027 and 1.3 to 1.4 by 2030; new centers have a higher long-term target.
The bill removes waste heat reporting and external verification requirements to cut red tape.
Co-location privacy and data flows are clarified to protect confidential information.
The draft is at ministerial stage with rapid implementation possible to meet EU deadlines.
Overall aim is to improve compliance and attractiveness for new data center investments in Germany.

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