LEED as a tool to keep data centers sustainable
LEED is a remarkable tool for high-performance buildings, as the need for data centers rises, it is the framework on how to build without a greater impact on the environment. The Department of Energy released that data centers use 4% of all electricity in the United States. With the expansion of data centers across the country, that rate is expected to grow.
Between 2021 and 2024, LEED registrations for data centers grew 188%. Furthermore, certifications increased 97% over the same period. India leads with a 61% of its certified data centers achieving Platinum like the ITC Sankhya Data Center in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is certified LEED for Operations and Maintenance Existing Buildings, LEED Zero Carbon. Europe is expanding on the certification for the Data Center CINECA—INFN Tecnopolo BO and DATA CENTER ECMWF presso TECNOPOLO di BO in Bologna, Italy.
The rest of the world is showing that it is possible to build data centers with excellence. “Future-proofing digital infrastructure means designing for resilience, efficiency and sustainability from the start. In a world where the cloud keeps growing, the path to a greener digital future begins on the ground.” said Ryan O’Neill and Nagesh Gupta.
