Jul 19, 2026 – 6.12pmThe NSW government is considering closing a loophole that allows big power users, including future hyperscale data centres and the Tomago aluminium smelter, to bypass the cost of the state’s energy transition build and lump the burden onto households.Under a complex NSW scheme known as the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, the cost of building large power lines and underwriting wind and solar projects in the state is recouped over time via the energy bills of customers connected to local grid networks.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘Glaring loophole’ gives next gen data centres a power bill discount
Consumers groups say a loophole in the NSW government’s energy plan would allow future hyperscale data centres to push green transition costs onto households.
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