As global demand for AI computing continues to grow, Alberta's competitive tax environment, abundant natural gas and skilled workforce position the province as a premier destination in North America for private data center investment. By establishing clear rules, environmental requirements and grid-protection policies ahead of development, Alberta is ensuring that major private investments in AI data centers deliver substantial benefits for Albertans and protect the things that matter: power bills, water, land, the environment and communities.

Alberta's approach to AI data centers remains on four commitments: Albertans will not pay for these projects, the grid comes first, water use is tightly controlled and Albertans share in the financial upside through municipal tax revenues, royalties and a data center computing equipment levy.