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Data Centers Driving Alberta’s Power Costs | Canada News
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Alberta’s electricity bills could soar 15-25% in five years as massive AI data centers—allowed to plug into the grid before their own power is ready—drive up costs for everyday residents. Critics say this setup lets tech giants “free ride” on the system, worsening price volatility and locking in dirty natural gas instead of clean renewables. The Alberta Federation of Labour warns deregulation risks repeating past mistakes, calling for public oversight and smarter energy policy. With more hyperscale centers on the horizon, without reform, Albertans face a future of ever-rising bills unless regulators act now.
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