Lombardy introduces increased charges of up to 200% for the construction of data centres in green and agricultural areas (opens in new tab)

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The new regional law aims to curb the uncontrolled expansion of data centres, encouraging the reuse of disused industrial areas and ensuring control over the environmental and energy impact.

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Italian council sets 200% tax on data center development in agricultural zones — aims to spur the use of old industrial areas instead and limit environmental impact