At KRAMBU, sustainability isn't a buzzword—it's a design principle. Today, we’re proud to announce our official partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) through the ENERGY STAR Buildings Program. This milestone underscores our commitment to redefining efficiency, performance, and environmental responsibility in the era of artificial intelligence.
As a recognized leader in regenerative AI infrastructure, KRAMBU designs and operates next-generation data centers that actively contribute to the grid, the economy, and the environment. Our facilities go beyond traditional sustainability metrics by leveraging direct liquid cooling (DLC), BESS-powered waste heat recovery, and renewable energy systems like green hydrogen. Through our proprietary Industrial Symbiosis Model, we turn every KRAMBU site into a positive force—fueling agriculture, heating greenhouses, and supporting local microgrids.
Why ENERGY STAR?
The ENERGY STAR Buildings Program, led by the EPA and DOE, helps organizations benchmark and improve their energy performance. By participating, KRAMBU will:
- Track and optimize energy performance using the EPA’s Portfolio Manager across our facilities
- Validate and enhance our industry-leading PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) metrics
- Share insights from our deployments in Montana and Pennsylvania, helping shape benchmarks for AI-optimized, liquid-cooled data centers
- Promote transparency and accountability in energy reporting across the AI infrastructure sector
Leading By Example
“This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to build regenerative data centers that don’t just reduce emissions—they give back,” said Travis Jank, President and Founder of KRAMBU. “We’re proud to be working alongside the EPA and DOE to help redefine what efficiency means in the era of AI.”
KRAMBU’s data centers exemplify next-generation thinking, not just in how they consume power, but how they recycle it. Waste heat is repurposed to support nearby greenhouses and community buildings. Renewable energy sources—solar, hydrogen, and biomass—are integrated directly into our infrastructure, reducing our reliance on synthetic refrigerants and traditional cooling systems.
Setting a New Standard
“KRAMBU’s approach to integrating energy efficiency with circular design models makes them a natural fit for this initiative,” said Steve Wood, CEO of KRAMBU. “Our participation in ENERGY STAR helps elevate the entire industry and paves the way for measurable climate-positive compute at scale.”
By collaborating with the EPA and DOE, KRAMBU isn’t just aiming to meet benchmarks—we’re helping to define them. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for sustainable AI, HPC, and digital infrastructure at large.
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