British Columbia · Legislation
British Columbia BCH-CC-AI-DC-2026 has been enacted.
Launched 30 January 2026, BC Hydro's competitive allocation process reserves 300 MW for AI projects and 100 MW for conventional data centres over a two-year window, with successful applicants notified by September 2026. Projects are scored on price plus economic, community, data-sovereignty and environmental benefits, operationalising the Energy Statutes Amendment Act.
BC Hydro Competitive Call for AI and Data Centre Power (Jan 2026)
Read the bill text and legislative history at the source.
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How would British Columbia BCH-CC-AI-DC-2026 change data-center development in British Columbia?