AESO Announces Interim Approach to Large Load Connections

AESO proposes short-term limit on power new large-load data centres amid Alberta's unprecedented demand

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is introducing temporary limit on how many new data centres can be added to the electrical grid, as the province experiences un unprecedented surge of project proposals.

AESO Announces Interim Approach to Large Load Connections

The move comes in response to a surge in data centre requests, with 29 proposed projects representing more than 16 gigawatts (GW) of total demand currently seeking grid connections—a scale and complexity Alberta has not previously experienced. For context, the City of Edmonton has a load of approximately 1,400 MW.

AESO Announces Interim Approach to Large Load Connections

AESO introduces new interim approach to enable connection of up to 1,200 MW of data centre projects...