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The Italian Chamber has approved a bill to classify data centers as public utility infrastructures, focusing on bureaucratic simplification and energy sustainability. The legislation aims to streamline authorization processes and promote the use of renewable energy while prioritizing the redevelopment of disused industrial areas.

It is spearheaded by several parliamentary members and supported by IDA. The initiative seeks to attract investments, with Italy having drawn about 5 billion euros in recent years, compared to France's 70 billion. The law emphasizes energy efficiency and encourages the reuse of thermal energy, aligning with national and European sustainability guidelines.