No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-08-28 14:17 UTC+10:00
Section: AI (artificial intelligence)
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Transport, Technology & AI, Energy, Environment & Climate, Technology
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Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables
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