British Columbia · Legislation
British Columbia BC Industrial Electricity Allocation Framework (2026) has been enacted.
Implemented by BC Hydro under Bill 31 authority, this framework launched a formal competitive call for demand on January 30, 2026, requiring AI and data center projects of 10 MW or larger to apply and be evaluated on economic benefits, job creation, data sovereignty, and environmental criteria. Successful applicants are expected to be notified in September 2026, with a total target of 400 MW over two years (300 MW for AI, 100 MW for conventional data centers).
Industrial Electricity Allocation Framework — Emerging Industries
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