Industry
18d agoAustralia Denies Fossil Fuel Carve-Outs For Datacenters
Energy Minister Chris Bowen rejected special exemptions for Queensland and the Northern Territory to power datacenters with coal and gas. States must now prove to national regulators that fossil fuels are cheaper than renewables to gain approval. This restriction forces operators to prioritize green energy.
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It adds a significant regulatory hurdle for regional infrastructure expansion.