Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres
Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen plans to use federal legislation to mandate that new AI datacentres be powered by renewable energy. This move aims to override opposition from Queensland and the Northern Territory to ensure grid reliability.
Chris Bowen, pictured at the press club on Wednesday, says new legislation will ensure energy reliability, forcing datacentres to be powered by renewables. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Chris Bowen, pictured at the press club on Wednesday, says new legislation will ensure energy reliability, forcing datacentres to be powered by renewables. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Australia news Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres Energy minister says Australian households and energy reliability will be protected by new federal legislation
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