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‘Big energy users’: how will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?

‘Big energy users’: how will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?

Published: March 1, 2026 · The Guardian

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There’s a growing expectation that if you build a datacentre, you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering