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Expanding regulations to include smaller data centres, those with a minimum power requirement of 500kW, signifies a broader push for accountability across the industry. Previously, only larger facilities might have been subject to such rules. This change ensures a more comprehensive approach to monitoring and improving environmental performance across the sector.
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