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British Columbia Launches AI Power Allocation Process
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British Columbia is launching a competitive selection process for artificial intelligence and data-centre projects, Energy Minister Adrian Dix said Jan. 30, 2026, offering companies access to 400 megawatts of electricity over a two-year period. Applications open March 18, projects already in development are exempt, and the policy excludes traditional industries as it aims to manage a projected 15% increase in electricity demand by 2030, BC Hydro says.
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