New Brunswick seeks public feedback on data centre policy
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- New Brunswick is asking residents to comment on a draft policy governing data centre development until Oct. 2.
- The framework aims to limit electricity-cost increases for ratepayers and reduce environmental effects.
- The consultation comes as the province reviews the proposed 390-megawatt Spruce Lake AI Hub west of Saint John.
New Brunswick is asking residents to weigh in on a policy that could shape the development of data centres across the province, including a proposed facility in the southwest.
The government says its draft framework would prevent sharp increases in electricity costs for ratepayers and reduce the environmental impact of large data centres. Residents can submit comments through an online form until Oct. 2.
The policy also supports Canada’s effort to retain control over its data and build domestic artificial intelligence capabilities, according to a government news release.
The consultation comes as New Brunswick reviews plans for the 390-megawatt Spruce Lake AI Hub, proposed west of Saint John by Beacon Data Centres and VotaGrid. The project remains under regulatory review.
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