University of Melbourne

Techno-economic assessment of data centre growth and impact on consumer bills

Financial year
2026
Topic
Pricing and tariffs
Consumer type
Households, Small businesses
Grant amount
$98,072
Jurisdiction
National Electricity Market (NEM)
Status
Current

Project summary

This project aims to understand the growing data centre demand, quantify its potential flexibility, and model its system impacts across plausible scenarios. This understanding is critical for avoiding undesirable increases in operational and investment costs, while ensuring system reliability. The ultimate aim is to assess the implications for consumer bills.

Page last updated: 03 July 2026

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