BC Hydro has opened applications for 400 megawatts of electricity over two years, forcing artificial intelligence data centres to compete for limited power. Final project selections are expected in September. Mining, forestry, manufacturing, and hydrogen projects are exempt.
B.C. Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said the rationing aims to avoid grid strain seen elsewhere. In the U.S., surging data-centre demand has raised wholesale prices and consumer bills. Major operators in B.C. include Bell and IREN. The province has already barred new crypto data centres from the grid, while Alberta and Ontario pursue similar controls.
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