New AI Data Center Framework for Design, Development, and Operations Published by Leading Standards Experts
NEMA, ASHRAE and PNNL Join Forces To Establish an Authoritative Framework To Equip Data Center Project Developers and Facility Managers With Resources Needed To Advance Safe, Reliable, and Resilient Data Centers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), ASHRAE, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) today released their trilateral AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework, a comprehensive set of technical standards and industry best practices that will aid data center project developers and facility managers in the design, installation, and maintenance of critical energy infrastructure – including electrical, heating, and cooling equipment and integrated systems.
“Data centers are foundational to America’s growth, competitiveness, and national security objectives, providing essential capabilities to advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and critical infrastructure,” said NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips. “As data centers grow in number, complexity, and scale, it’s imperative that they operate safely, reliably, and as efficiently as possible. The AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework that NEMA has developed with ASHRAE and PNNL is a new way of connecting standards, guidance, and deployment into one operating guide designed specifically for the data center environment.”
