No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions

August 28, 2026 · 4:17 am 1 sources

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• No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions
  The Guardian · August 28, 2026 04:17
  Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen insists federal Labor’s new national…