Brussels' datacenter efficiency scorecard may come with a credit warning

Moody's says proposed A-to-G green grades for bit barns could affect financing

The European Union's proposed environmental rating system for datacenters could could carry significant credit implications for facility operators and their lenders when they are finally implemented.

The European Commission published draft regulations in March proposing an A-to-G rating scale for datacenters based on energy and water efficiency. The system is intended to drive greater sustainability in an industry forecast to expand sharply over the next decade, fuelled by surging demand for AI and cloud services.

These plans have since stalled. According to Politico. the Commission delayed the scheme following heavy industry criticism, despite ratings having been due to take effect from August 2027.

The pause has not, however, eliminated the risk. A report from global risk assessment biz Moody's warns the rating system could have both operational and credit consequences for bit barn operators.

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