CEEDA Award Process & Service Options
CEEDA Award Pathway
A structured process that evaluates and highlights best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability for data centers.
How is the CEEDA Award achieved? Service Options
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Pre-assessment
An initial analysis conducted by an auditor to compare the current state of the data center with CEEDA best practices.
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Training + Assessment
Combines training and a detailed evaluation of the data center, including visits and report generation.
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Full Package
Combines training and a detailed evaluation of the data center, including visits and report generation.
Certification Levels
Once you choose to proceed with CEEDA recognition, the assessment process is designed to ensure a comprehensive review of your data center, aligned with global best practices.
You can start with a pre-assessment, an initial analysis to identify gaps and improvement areas, and then decide whether to continue with a full assessment.
Stage 1
Evaluation via video call of the client's preparation to undertake the CEEDA process.
Stage 2
The evaluator works with the client to gather evidence on the data center’s design and operational best practices.
Stage 3
The evaluator visits the facility to interview key personnel and verify the package of evidence.
Stage 4
The evaluator prepares a detailed report of findings with analysis of deficiencies and recommendations to improve performance.
Stage 5
The independent auditor reviews the report to ensure consistent application of the CEEDA process and confirm the award level.
Stage 6
The client receives the final report with the official CEEDA certification and plaque.
Approved partner network
As a data center owner and operator wishing to engage consultants in design, build, retrofit oroperations, by leveraging CEEDA Approved Partners you will be able to ensure that your projects are compliant with the most up-to-date energy efficiency best practices, and that you are maximizing the value of your CAPEX by minimizing your on-going energy-related OPEX.
CEEDA Approved Partners are able to conduct design, build and operational consultancy which is compliant with the CEEDA framework in the critical areas of power, cooling, provisioning, IT equipment and services.
Partner companies have access to the full set of tools related to the delivery of the CEEDA process and services and are able to apply these in the process of conducting their work. They also have full technical and process support of the network of CEEDA assessors and auditors.
By engaging a CEEDA Approved Partner, you will be able to more easily access the full CEEDA program and services, delivering full assessment, compliance, certification, market positioning and on-going performance improvement benefits.