The German cabinet has approved a draft law aimed at reducing bureaucracy and boosting energy efficiency across the country. It translates the EU energy efficiency directive, in force since October 2023, into national rules with minimal administrative burden. Obligations for small and medium-sized enterprises, such as environmental management systems and reporting, are eliminated. The government estimates annual cost savings of around 760 million euros and a one-time reduction of 2.9 billion euros in compliance expenses. For data centers, the law extends the deadline for full renewable energy use to 2030 instead of 2027, aiming to ease investment and support climate targets. The proposed measures also embed energy efficiency as a primary consideration in large-scale investment decisions, with annual energy saving targets for public facilities.
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