# Data Centre Sustainability Framework (DCSF)

Type: Technology

Source: SaaS Intelligence Brief — https://getsaasbrief.com/entity/data-centre-sustainability-framework-dcsf
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## Timeline

- **2027-01-01**: New Build Standards — All new data centre construction must meet the 1.3 PUE and 0.4 WUE mandates.
- **2026-07-01**: Reporting Commencement — Mandatory real-time resource reporting begins for all Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities.
- **2026-03-22**: Legislation Passed — The 'Lines Drawn' announcement confirms the final targets for energy and water efficiency.
- **2025-06-01**: Draft Framework Released — The DCSF draft is published, introducing the concept of WUE caps.
- **2024-11-15**: Initial Consultation — Federal government begins industry-wide review of data centre resource consumption.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Australia Draws Hard Line on Data Centre Energy and Water Consumption
2026-03-22 19:50:44 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 8

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.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/australia-data-centre-energy-water-regulation-2026

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