UK Treasury sets Data Centre Covenant for AI facilities
HM Treasury publishes a Covenant setting conditions for AI data centres, as the government estimates the UK needs 6 GW of capacity by 2030.
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The government wants to avoid relying on infrastructure located overseas for the NHS, defence and other critical services. Strategic data centres must pay their fair share of energy costs, agree a Local Benefit Plan with communities, publish annual energy and water reports, and capture waste heat where practical. All operators are encouraged to meet these tests, but strategic sites must meet them to qualify for additional government action.
Source: GOV.UK (HM Treasury), published on October 28, 2026.