Albanese government will legislate to override Queensland on data centre energy
The federal government will set new renewable energy rules for AI data centres. The decision comes at Wednesday's national cabinet meeting. Queensland opposes these rules.
Why it mattersData centres use huge amounts of power. The decision on how they get power will affect electricity bills. It will affect grid stability. It will also affect whether Australia uses more fossil fuels or more renewable energy.
AustraliaAustralian data centre projects will face mandatory renewable energy sourcing if the federal government succeeds, raising costs but protecting electricity prices for all users.
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