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Alberta’s AI push could come with a big energy price tag

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The Energy Demands of Canada's Data Centers

This chapter examines the geographical concentration and energy consumption of data centers in Canada, particularly in major cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. It also addresses the escalating energy demands driven by the growth of generative AI and predicts a notable increase in electricity usage by 2030.

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