Second Roundtable on Data Centre Energy Efficiency
Learning from the EED Implementation
& Designing a future-proof DC Rating Scheme
Wednesday 10 December 2025
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Event details:
10 December 2025
Wednesday
12:30 – 18:00
including walking lunch and networking drinks
FTI Consulting
Arts 56
1000 Brussels
10 December 2025
Wednesday
12:30 – 18:00
including walking lunch and networking drinks
FTI Consulting
Arts 56
1000 Brussels
The European Commission is preparing to introduce the Data Centre Energy Efficiency Package in Q1 2026, including the Delegated Regulation on the DC Rating Scheme. Ahead of the formal consultation process, this roundtable provides a valuable forum for exchanging insights and perspectives on the evolving regulatory landscape for data centres in the EU.
Building on the comprehensive DC Reporting Scheme established under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), the sector has completed its first two reporting cycles in 2024 and 2025 and is preparing for the third cycle in May 2026. The upcoming DC Rating Scheme will introduce EU-wide labeling for data centre buildings and is expected to align with—and potentially amend—the existing Reporting Scheme framework established by the first Delegated Regulation.
Join us for an insightful afternoon
exploring two critical policy dimensions:
12:30 – 13:00
Registration & Welcome Lunch
13:00
Opening
13:00–13:15
Welcome Remarks
Michael Winterson, Secretary General, EUDCA
13:15 – 14:45
Session 1: EED Transposition – Lessons & Harmonisation
Drawing on perspectives from the European Commission, Member State regulatory authorities, and industry stakeholders, we will examine:
- Early experiences from EED transposition across Member States
- Navigating diverse national approaches and regulatory timelines
- Best practices and recommendations for harmonised transposition
Moderator: Christina Christopoulou, AWS, Senior Public Policy Manager EMEA
13:15 –13:30
Presentation: Brief Overview of the Energy Efficiency Directive Reporting
Nikolaos Kontinakis, DG ENER, European Commission
13:30 –14:00
National Perspectives on data centres sustainability reporting
- Paul Papenbrock, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
- Pia Kotro, Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Employment, Energy Department
- Marjolein Don, Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs
14:00 – 14:45
Moderated Discussion: Preparing for 2026 reporting cycle post adoption of Delegated Regulation
Framing questions:
- What performance indicators are Member States and operators most concerned about?
- Are adjustments needed before 2026 to ensure realistic thresholds?
- How will confidentiality of sensitive data be handled?
- Would Member States support a formal request to the Commission for binding confidentiality guidance?
- Is the 500 kW threshold proportionate and workable?
- Should it differentiate between new and existing sites?
14:45 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 17:30
Session 2: The DC Rating Scheme – Building a Future-Proof Framework
As the European Commission prepares the second Delegated Regulation, participants will explore:
- Design principles for an effective and proportionate rating framework
- Technical considerations for metrics development and data quality
- Alignment between the DC Rating Scheme and EED Reporting framework
Moderator: Christina Christopoulou, AWS, Senior Public Policy Manager EMEA
15:00 –15:15
Presentation by EUDCA – Proposal for a Rating Scheme
Emma Fryer, Director Public Policy Europe, CyrusOne
15:15 –15:30
Presentation: Brief Overview of the Energy Efficiency Directive Rating Scheme
Nikolaos Kontinakis, DG ENER, European Commission
15:30 –15:45
Presentation: Water Resilience Strategy
Joachim Maes, DG ENV, European Commission
15:45 – 17:00
Moderated Discussion: DC Rating Scheme – Building a Future-Proof Framework
Discussion to be split in the following areas:
- Metrics & Comparability
- Alignment with EED Reporting
- Scope
- Applicability
- Evolution of the label
- Public use of the label
- Water-related Issues
17:00 – 18:00
Networking drinks
Speakers
Nikolaos Kontinakis
European Commission, Policy Officer – DG ENER B.2 Energy Efficiency: Policy and Financing
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Michael Winterson
EUDCA, Secretary General
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Christina Christopoulou
AWS, Senior Public Policy Manager EMEA
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Pia Kotro
Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Employment, Senior Specialist, Energy Department
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Paul Papenbrock
German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Deputy Head of Unit IIB4
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Marjolein Don
Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Deputy Head of Unit Energy Savings
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Emma Fryer
CyrusOne, Director Public Policy Europe
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Networking
Engage and gain insights from industry experts on critical challenges shaping the future of data centers,
such as design, cooling, efficiency, waste heat, decarbonisation and more!
Michael Winterson,
EUDCA
Alban Schmutz,
CISPE
Isabelle Kemlin,
RISE (Research Industries of Sweden)
Emma Fryer,
CyrusOne
Dr. Bela Waldhauser,
Telehouse Germany
Arjan Westerhoff,
Equinix
Günter Eggers,
NTT Global Data Centers
Niamh Gallagher,
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Daniela Fitzpatrick,
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Jack Hartland,
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Registration
The registration is free but must be completed to attend.
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