Recent events across Canada reveal a complex picture, encompassing environmental concerns, healthcare challenges, economic shifts, and social debates. Saskatchewan is grappling with the Wolf wildfire near Denare Beach, prompting criticism regarding government response efforts. Jasper National Park continues extensive rehabilitation work impacting areas like Cavell Road, Maligne Canyon, and the Valley of the Five Lakes,…

Alberta’s Bold AI Strategy Faces Grid Capacity Hurdles Alberta is aggressively pursuing a strategy to establish itself as a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, capitalizing on its abundant natural gas resources. However, the province’s ambitions are clashing with a significant challenge: the current electrical grid struggles to accommodate the surging demand for…

Alberta’s Code of Practice governs the responsible development and operation of solar and wind renewable energy projects, initially coming into effect in 2019. The framework builds upon existing regulations including Alberta Regulation 115/1993 (Conservation Regulation), Alberta Regulation 276/2003 (Activities Regulation), and RSA 2000, c E-12 (Environmental Protection Act). This document establishes operational requirements for renewable…

Alberta’s rapidly growing data center sector is encountering limitations within the province’s electrical grid, prompting the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) to introduce a revised approach to interconnection. The surge in data center development is outpacing the grid’s current capacity, particularly concerning Distribution Transmission Service (DTS) availability. To manage this evolving demand, the AESO is…

Alberta’s Electric Grid Adapts to Growing Data Center Demand The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is implementing a phased approach to integrating increasing data center loads into the province’s power grid. This transition addresses the need for significant adjustments to accommodate continued data center growth, moving from a temporary solution to a long-term, sustainable framework.…

Alberta’s pursuit of becoming a leading hub for Artificial Intelligence development is encountering a significant obstacle: limited electricity grid capacity. The provincial government has been actively courting data centres, capitalizing on Alberta’s natural gas resources for power generation and outlining a specific strategy to attract AI development. However, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has…

Alberta’s electricity market is undergoing a significant transformation to accommodate the province’s shift toward renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. This transition, coupled with evolving regulations, has created market instability and discouraged investment in new power generation. The existing market structure is proving inadequate for integrating intermittent renewables, necessitating modernization efforts known as…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, Alberta – June 2, 2025 – The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) will conduct a media availability event to detail the capacity, measured in megawatts, of new, large load data centres that can be reliably integrated into the power grid in the near future. The session will also outline the process…

Alberta’s energy sector is currently undergoing a period of substantial transition, driven by evolving policies, regulatory shifts, and a growing emphasis on competition and decarbonization. The province is actively reshaping its electricity market and land-use planning processes. Recent decisions and initiatives point toward a more complex and regulated environment for energy development. A key development…