EU Urges Households to Reduce Electricity Usage During Peak Times Amid AI Data Centre Demand

The European Commission has urged households across the EU to cut back on electricity use during peak hours. This appeal comes as the rapid expansion of AI data centres, increased electrification, and growing digital infrastructure needs put significant pressure on the continent’s power grids. Alongside this call, the Commission released a Data Centre Energy Efficiency Package aimed at promoting more sustainable energy practices within the sector.