Those living near proposed data centres said announcements of regulations mean little when projects are still being approved.
Energy
While New South Wales is pursuing a mandatory recycling scheme, Warringah MP Zali Steggall claims a federal system is needed now.
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The company behind the proposal has claimed the decision came after shifts in regulatory framework and community feedback.
When the hard questions arrived for the developer, technical difficulties seemed to become their best friend.
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While there are multiple hurdles to legalisation, experts say the technology could take off in Australia with the right framework.
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People living in apartments and terraces need somewhere to boost.
The challenge is finding a middle ground between tenants who want solar and landlords who don’t want to pay.
Operators may face “some pressure to do things faster, to get ahead of any requirements”.
Will data centres fuel our transition to clean energy, or prolong the life of coal and gas plants?
The scheme will work best for those with pool pumps, electric vehicles, and home batteries.
Renewable energy contracts might not be enough for the industry to mitigate its impacts, critics say.
As community opposition on the North Shore grows, there are calls for a pause on new projects in Australia.
According to Transport for NSW, it could be as long as a decade before the highest capacity ferry service goes electric.
A proposal for a Lane Cove centre received nearly 400 submissions against the project.
The Treasurer argues there are now many electric vehicles in the low-to-mid price range.
The current system was designed in the 1980s for smaller onshore oil projects.
“The biggest hurdle is actually having someone willing to commit their time and effort”.
Prime rooftop real estate is being wasted, and could be put to better use.
Bus and ferry services will continue to rely on fossil fuels.
Hunters Hill is struggling to adapt to the future while maintaining its past.
The local council has raised concerns that increased development could be leading to grid instability.
From Facebook groups to mainstream media, bad info is leaking into our lives.
While most might associate EVs with shiny new exteriors, a growing used car market shows another route to expanding access.
