Editor: Victor Smith, Dell
Research:
CB Richard Ellis
Contributors:
Daniel Van Der Perre, APC by Schneider Electric
Ahcene Latreche, BULL
Jim Hearnden, Dell
Lee Gajic, Emerson Network Power
Eric Boonstra, Leasweb/Evo Switch
Annette Hoxtell, STRATO
Climate change and fuel security have dramatically risen up the policy agenda, resulting in a comprehensive policy framework at both the European Union (EU) and national levels. The growth of data centres, and their energy intensity, means the industry will be particularly affected by the drive for energy efficiency of product design and building services.