"The expectations strongly suggest that datacenter builders create their own electricity generation capacity, and pay for energy transmission and infrastructure costs. Energy-intensive data centre proposals not closely aligned with the expectations will not be prioritised by Commonwealth regulatory assessments."
"The expectations also call on datacenter operators to prioritise Australia's national interest, use water sustainably and responsibly, invest in local skills and jobs, and do all that while strengthening the nation's research, innovation and local capability."
Australia's government announced expectations for datacenter builders, emphasizing the need for self-generated electricity and covering energy infrastructure costs. Proposals not aligned with these expectations will not receive priority in regulatory assessments. Datacenter operators are urged to prioritize national interests, use water sustainably, invest in local skills and jobs, and enhance research and innovation capabilities. The Tech Council of Australia and the Electrical Trades Union welcomed these expectations, indicating industry support for sustainable practices.
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