Capital Power's Data Center Dreams Halted by Alberta's Electrical Capacity Limitations Capital Power is poised to develop a large data center at its Genesee Generating Station, but faces an unexpected hurdle due to Alberta's temporary cap on new electrical connections, which has been set at 1,200 megawatts until 2028. The company had planned to power the facility with substantial capacity, aligning with the Alberta government's goals for attracting $100 billion in data center investment. However, with a surge of over 16,000 megawatts of requested connections from other data centers, Capital Power is now forced to reassess its plans and explore options beyond the current restrictions, while also navigating declining shares and recent financial losses.

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AESO To Reveal Capacity for New Data Centres at Media Availability Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, Alberta – June 2, 2025 – The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) will conduct a media availability event to detail the capacity, measured in megawatts, of new, large load data centres that can be reliably integrated into the power grid in the near future. The session will also outline the process AESO uses to allocate this capacity to developers seeking connection for their data centre projects. Media attendance is limited, and presentation materials will be published on www.aeso.ca after the session. A Q&A period will follow the presentation. Visit www.aeso.ca for more information. Follow AESO on X (formerly Twitter) @theaeso. AESO ensures the safe, dependable, and cost-effective operation of Alberta’s interconnected electric system. We provide equitable access to Alberta’s power grid and support Alberta’s competitive electricity market.

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