Data Centre Sustainability Framework (DCSF)

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Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026

Timeline

  1. New Build Standards

    All new data centre construction must meet the 1.3 PUE and 0.4 WUE mandates.

  2. Reporting Commencement

    Mandatory real-time resource reporting begins for all Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities.

  3. Legislation Passed

    The 'Lines Drawn' announcement confirms the final targets for energy and water efficiency.

  4. Draft Framework Released

    The DCSF draft is published, introducing the concept of WUE caps.

  5. Initial Consultation

    Federal government begins industry-wide review of data centre resource consumption.

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Australia Draws Hard Line on Data Centre Energy and Water Consumption

The Australian Federal Government has introduced a landmark regulatory framework mandating strict energy and water efficiency standards for the data centre industry. The new 'Data Centre Sustainability Framework' (DCSF) sets the first-ever national caps on Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) alongside aggressive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) targets.

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