Data centers and new MITECO regulations: social and territorial impact key to compliance

The new draft Royal Decree of MITECOthat partially transposes Directive (EU) 2023/1791 introduces, for the first time in Spain, specific social obligations for data centers, both in operation and in new projects.

It is no longer enough to be efficient and meet technical requirements

Social and territorial impact is now a key criterion for maintaining and obtaining network access and connection permits. This measure marks a significant change in the way data center projects are planned and managed, placing transparency and local value at the center of business strategy.

This means that operators, developers and owners will have to collect and report detailed information on their employment, economic and territorial impact, as well as on their energy efficiency and the use of resources such as waste heat. The information will be public and evaluated by the administration, which reinforces the importance of presenting solid and well-documented data.

What can we do if this affects your project?

At EHS Techniques we design, document and present the entire social and territorial strategy of your project so that you not only comply with the regulations, but also stand out before the administration, the community and investors.

With our services, we support you in:

– Calculation of direct and indirect employment generated by the data center.
– Territorial impact analysis, including:
o Volume of employment created or sustained.
o Contribution to territorial cohesion, especially in rural, depopulated or structurally unemployed areas.
o Improved accessibility to employment (infrastructure, transportation and labor mobility).
– Calculation of local and national economic impact
– Mapping of potential customer locations and data flow.
– Energy impact minimization strategy, including carbon footprint calculation and decarbonization plan.
– Waste heat utilization plan, integrating the data center with the needs of the territory and assessing its feasibility for urban air conditioning, industry or agriculture.

Meeting these criteria is not optional, it is a legal requirement and a key factor for your data center to move forward without blockages or delays.

We can help you transform legal obligations into a real competitive advantage for your project.

Contact us and let’s design together your social and territorial strategy.

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