Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate group
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-06-03 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Technology
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Australia, Technology & AI, Energy, World News, Environment & Climate, Technology
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Australia’s data centre boom risks driving up the cost of electricity and derailing emissions targets unless governments force operators and their global tech customers to directly fund new renewable energy projects, climate advocates warn.
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