Energy Minister Chris Bowen outlined his plans for data centres in Australia at the National Press Club. Picture: NewsWire / Martin OllmanThe Energy Minister said he welcomed the expansion of data centres if they can produce their own forms of renewable energy. "Data centres must prove they have enough firmed power to back them up. "If data centres and other energy users need new or accelerated transmission, they'll foot the bill," he said. Mr Bowen vowed not to lets states engage in a "race to the bottom" when it came to data centres.