Hungary adopts cooling heat-and-water rules for new AI campuses

October 30, 2025 · AP News
Hungary required heat-recovery and water-accounting standards before approval.
Hungary adopts cooling heat-and-water rules for new AI campuses

Cooling has become a primary factor in regional permitting decisions.

Operators must present recurring reporting on both water usage and heat capture.

The move is designed to reduce environmental friction around AI development.

Planning certainty may improve as requirements become more predictable.

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Hungary required heat-recovery and water-accounting standards before approval.

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