Albanese drops mandatory renewables for AI data centres
PM Albanese abandoned a policy requiring all new AI data centres to use renewable energy after Queensland and the Northern Territory refused to agree to it.
Why it mattersHow Australia powers data centres shapes emissions and whether the grid can support AI infrastructure without coal.
AustraliaAustralia's ability to attract data centre investment and meet climate targets now depends on state-by-state decisions rather than national standards.
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