Victoria, Australia proposes requiring data centers to bring their own renewable supply
Proposed rules would require new data centers to match new demand with new renewable generation, cool with recycled or non-drinking water, and keep 150-meter buffers from homes.
Why it matters
Additionality requirements are moving from voluntary corporate goals into siting rules.
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