Tasmania sets stricter data centre standards

Tasmania is developing data centre rules that go beyond federal standards. Politicians raised concerns about energy and water use. This follows the plans for three AI facilities that Firmus will build.

Why it mattersAI data centres that use lots of energy are expanding in Tasmania. The state is now setting its own rules for the environment.

AustraliaTasmania is establishing local rules for data centres to protect the state's water and energy resources.

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