WHY ALBERTA
Power. Speed. Scale.
Alberta combines abundant energy, large-scale land, a cool climate, industrial capability and an investment-focused development framework — making it one of the world’s most compelling locations for next-generation data centres.
~60%
of Canada’s natural gas production
661k+ km²
of land area (~5 million people)
1,200MW
first-stage large-load grid allocation
C$13B+
Meta data Centre investment
932MW
Greenlight generation project
A Rare Combination
for a Digital Future.
Alberta offers the fundamental building blocks for large-scale, power-integrated data centres, with the space, resources and policy support to turn opportunity into reality.
Energy abundance
North America’s largest supply of natural gas and a deregulated power market.
Land at scale
Large, contiguous sites with infrastructure access and room to grow.
Climate advantage
Cooler temperatures enable efficient, low-water cooling solutions.
Industrial capability
World-class engineering, construction and skilled trades workforce.
Water where available
Attractive water opportunities in many regions, with modern low-water cooling options.
Connectivity & talent
Strong fibre in Calgary and Edmonton, expanding regional infrastructure and a growing tech talent base.
FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT
Abundance of Opportunity
661,000+ km² of land
~5 million people
World-class energy resources
Strategic location in North America
POWER YOUR OWN GROWTH
Multiple Pathways. One Advantage.
Alberta’s framework supports large loads that bring new generation, giving you the flexibility to design the right power solution for your needs.
POLICY BUILT FOR INVESTMENT
Policy Aligned.
Investment Enabled.
Advancement of policy pathways, incentives and dedicated resources that better enable investment decisions.
Bring Your Own Generation
Bring Your Own Generation
Policy and regulation support large loads that pair with new generation.
120-Day Approval Pathway
120-Day Approval Pathway
Qualifying projects of $250M+ can be designated for a coordinated 120-day provincial approval process.
Dedicated Concierge
Dedicated Concierge
A single point of contact to help navigate government, regulators and infrastructure agencies.
Competitive Business Environment
Competitive Business Environment
8% provincial corporate tax, no provincial sales tax, and data-centre levy treatment designed to reward lower grid reliance.
Land at scale.
Room to grow.
Alberta’s scale and relatively low population density create opportunities for large development footprints, meaningful buffers and long-term expansion.
Cooler by nature.
Efficient by design.
Alberta’s climate supports efficient cooling and lower water use, with infrastructure designed for winter conditions and year-round reliability.
Built for industrial scale.
A proven ecosystem of engineering firms, EPCs, power developers, pipeline expertise and skilled trades with decades of experience delivering complex energy infrastructure.
Alberta Advantage