Australian state outlines rules for data centers' energy, water use
By Saloni Sinha ( September 22, 2026, 06:47 GMT | Insight) -- A state government in Australia has released a data-center action plan requiring new facilities to offset their electricity use with additional renewable generation and storage, use recycled or non-drinking water for cooling where possible and stay at least 150 meters from residential buildings. In a statement on Tuesday, Victoria Premier Ben Carroll said that data-center developments will be required to be a part of a new “local investment guarantee,” funding local benefits such as jobs, technical and further education and parks.A state government in Australia has released a data-center action plan requiring new facilities to offset their electricity use with additional renewable generation and storage, use recycled or non-drinking water for cooling where possible and stay at least 150 meters from residential buildings....
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