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Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate group

As Victoria and NSW chase billions in data centre capital, a report warns households could foot the bill for a dirtier, costlier grid.

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Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate group

Australia's data centre boom risks raising power costs 26% by 2030 without renewable investment matching AI demand. Renewable power purchase agreements pre-approval are capex-critical. Amazon's $20B bet hinges on energy cost versus US competition.

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Gas-powered AI could push up bills by 26 per cent without strict rules and focus on renewables

Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.

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lunedì 1 giugno 2026·theage.com.au
Concerns over data centre construction boom
Sydney is in the middle of a data centre construction boom but there are fears about how much power and water they use.
martedì 2 giugno 2026·theage.com.au
Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate group
As Victoria and NSW chase billions in data centre capital, a report warns households could foot the bill for a dirtier, costlier grid.

Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate group

Gas-powered AI could push up bills by 26 per cent without strict rules and focus on renewables

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Concerns over data centre construction boom

Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate group

Gas-powered AI could push up bills by 26 per cent without strict rules and focus on renewables