Victoria bans datacentres in residential areas, requires renewable energy sourcing

Australia's Victoria state will prohibit datacentres in residential zones and near schools while mandating they source their own renewable energy and contribute to communities, under rules unveiled by Premier Ben Carroll.

First covered Sep 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM PT · 1 article

Victoria bans datacentres in residential areas, requires renewable energy sourcing — Image via theguardian.com

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5d Guardian Environment Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas — New rules also include a ban near schools and childcare centres and require them to source their own renewable energy

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Appeared in: 2026-09-21 (#13) · 2026-09-22 (#12)

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