Articles from Electrical Business

Indigenous leaders from several First Nations have urged Alberta's government to develop a strategy for gigawatt-scale data centres, citing concerns over a new power connection limit by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO). This limit, set at 1,200 MW, may hinder Alberta's ability to attract large hyperscale data centre projects crucial for the province's digital economy ambitions. The leaders argue that the current policy framework does not align with Alberta's goals and could present challenges in competing for significant global investments. They advocate for collaboration with Indigenous communities to foster sustainable development and economic growth.