# Danny Pearson

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-28**: Public Backlash — Greens and local advocates raise concerns over 'energy vampires' and resource depletion.
- **2026-02-17**: Victoria Fast-Track Policy — Minister Pearson defends the 75-day approval timeline to compete with NSW for investment.
- **2025-08-01**: AEMO Market Report — AEMO identifies data centers as a major driver of future energy demand, projecting 9% usage by 2035.

## Recent coverage (1 stories, network-wide)

### Victoria's Data Center Gold Rush Sparks Grid Stability and Resource Concerns
2026-03-01 00:08:31 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Victorian government is implementing a 75-day fast-track approval process for data centers to secure billions in investment and compete with New South Wales. However, rising concerns over "energy vampires" highlight a growing tension between digital infrastructure expansion and the state's grid stability and water security.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/victoria-data-center-fast-track-energy-risks

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