August 2025 — In a pioneering move, Singapore has introduced a new IT energy efficiency standard for data centres, aiming to cut energy use by at least 30%. The standard, SS 715:2025, focuses on optimizing IT equipment performance—even at higher operating temperatures up to 35°C.
With data centres consuming around 60% of their energy on IT hardware, and AI driving demand even higher, the new guidelines encourage smarter equipment choices and better workload management. Operators adopting Singapore’s tropical data centre practices could also save up to 5% more on cooling costs.
IMDA’s Energy Efficiency Grant will support upgrades to compliant equipment, reinforcing Singapore’s push toward sustainable digital infrastructure
Source | SG press centre