en.Wedoany.com Reported - Socomec, a specialist manufacturer of low-voltage power management solutions, has recently launched a new energy audit program aimed at helping mission-critical data centers in the UK and Ireland improve energy usage, upgrade metering infrastructure, and ensure compliance with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).
Under the EU EED, owners and operators of facilities with a capacity exceeding 500 kilowatts must annually disclose Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and other key environmental performance indicators, with the next reporting deadline set for May 15, 2026. This regulation closely aligns with the UK's Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and the ISO 50001 standard, putting pressure on data center facilities to achieve precise measurements in energy consumption and power utilization.
Beyond compliance requirements, improving PUE has become a top financial priority for data centers. As AI-driven workloads increase power demands, data centers need to manage rising energy costs. Socomec estimates that improving PUE by just 0.1 (from 1.6 to 1.5) can reduce total annual energy consumption by approximately 6-8%, equivalent to annual savings of over £100,000 for a 2MW data center, while also extending the lifespan of existing infrastructure.
UK and Irish data center operators seeking to meet EU EED levels can apply for an assessment of their energy infrastructure. Socomec's experts will conduct a comprehensive on-site inspection of existing IT and non-IT loads, covering critical systems such as UPS, server racks, cooling, lighting, and switchgear, to determine PUE and identify areas where metering intelligence falls short of expectations.
Data centers participating in the audit will receive a detailed report listing actionable energy efficiency measures, estimated cost savings, and ROI projections, tailored to different decision-makers such as Chief Sustainability Officers, financial heads, or engineering teams. These audits are particularly suitable for traditional colocation data centers looking to measure PUE per rack using tools compliant with the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID). In addition to improving overall facility energy efficiency, this tool allows operators to bill individual tenants more accurately and fairly.
Colin Dean, Managing Director of Socomec, noted that the EU EED represents the gold standard for sustainable energy management, and it is only a matter of time before other countries follow Germany in imposing penalties for non-compliance. Traditional data center operators worry that a "rip and replace" approach is necessary to achieve modern energy efficiency, but Socomec aims to fill this gap with proactive and practical guidance, demonstrating that metering can be retrofitted to improve efficiency without overhauling infrastructure or causing downtime. The energy audit is designed to help mission-critical data center operators make informed sustainability actions while maximizing ROI. With clear and accurate PUE insights, data centers can turn energy data into action, optimize operational costs, and drive long-term resilience.
Data centers, particularly those with power demands exceeding 500 kilowatts, are encouraged to apply for this audit. For more information, consult Socomec or visit Booth B90 at the Data Centre World exhibition at London Excel from March 4-5, 2026.
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