@thetruism · 37d ago
Queensland permitted to use coal and gas for data centres despite federal renewable goals
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen is advocating for energy rules for data centres, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backs the sector's expansion. Tensions between federal targets and local grid capacity have been highlighted by Queensland being permitted to use coal and gas to power its data centres.
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Queensland permitted to use coal and gas for data centres
- 36d agoPrime Minister Anthony Albanese backed down on a proposed federal mandate requiring data centres to use renewable energy.
- 36d agoThe Queensland premier welcomed the decision to allow the state's data centres to use coal and gas.
- 36d agoQueensland has been permitted to use coal and gas for data centres despite the federal renewable push, as confirmed by ABC News.
- 36d agoThe Northern Territory demanded an exemption from proposed federal energy rules for AI data centres, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Queensland to embrace the AI expansion.
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- Aug 27 · 1:01 AM
Evidence update
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backed down on a proposed federal mandate requiring data centres to use renewable energy.
- Aug 26 · 9:30 PM
Evidence update
The Queensland premier welcomed the decision to allow the state's data centres to use coal and gas.
- Aug 26 · 6:30 PM
Evidence update
Queensland has been permitted to use coal and gas for data centres despite the federal renewable push, as confirmed by ABC News.
- Aug 26 · 2:11 PM
Evidence update
The Northern Territory demanded an exemption from proposed federal energy rules for AI data centres, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Queensland to embrace the AI expansion.
- Aug 26 · 12:00 PM
Evidence update
Queensland is permitted to use coal and gas for data centres despite the federal renewables push.
- Aug 25 · 4:20 PM
Evidence update
Experts warn of a potential rush in data centre construction as companies attempt to preempt incoming regulations, while Chris Bowen's renewables plan faces mounting criticism.
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- What specific guidelines will be implemented under the proposed rules?
- How federal and state governments will resolve the grid capacity dispute?
- Will other Australian states seek similar fossil fuel allowances for their data centres?
Update & correction history
- Aug 27 · 1:01 AM
Evidence update
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backed down on a proposed federal mandate requiring data centres to use renewable energy.
- Aug 26 · 9:30 PM
Evidence update
The Queensland premier welcomed the decision to allow the state's data centres to use coal and gas.
- Aug 26 · 6:30 PM
Evidence update
Queensland has been permitted to use coal and gas for data centres despite the federal renewable push, as confirmed by ABC News.
- Aug 26 · 2:11 PM
Evidence update
The Northern Territory demanded an exemption from proposed federal energy rules for AI data centres, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Queensland to embrace the AI expansion.
- Aug 26 · 12:00 PM
Evidence update
Queensland is permitted to use coal and gas for data centres despite the federal renewables push.
- Aug 25 · 4:20 PM
Evidence update
Experts warn of a potential rush in data centre construction as companies attempt to preempt incoming regulations, while Chris Bowen's renewables plan faces mounting criticism.
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