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🇨🇦ALBERTA FAST-TRACKS SELF-POWERED DATA CENTRES 🇨🇦

Bill 8 offers a new deal: Bring your own power, get approved fast.

It aims to spark a $100B AI boom without draining the grid.

Zachary Skidmore reports
#AbLeg #Tech #Energy #AbPoli #DataCentres #AI #Bill8 #ElectricalGrid

Alberta’s Restructured Energy Market is unlocking new value for energy storage, from locational pricing and ramping reserves to stronger price signals. Bill 8 marks real progress toward a more modern, flexible power market. #EnergyStorage #Alberta #REM #Bill8

A digital infographic styled as a warning poster features Danielle Smith’s LEGO-style wrecking ball character. The headline reads “WARNING: Lobbyists Amendment Act, Bill 8 (2024).” The text states: “This one widened the loopholes. It raised the bar for what counts as lobbying and reduced reporting requirements—especially for in-house corporate and industry reps. If you wanted to make it easier for insiders to avoid public scrutiny, this is exactly how you’d do it.” Under “Why it matters,” it says: “Weakens lobbying transparency and gives more breathing room to corporate influence.” The background is cream, with navy blue and cream diagonal stripes. The bottom text reads: “Danielle Smith’s Legislative Wrecking Ball. Transparency, Lobbying & Accountability Bill 8.” The design is by Hazel; research and text by Chris (@skipischris.bsky.social).

🚨 Bill 8 (2024): Lobbyists Amendment Act
Raises the bar for what counts as lobbying & reduces reporting requirements—especially for in-house corporate & industry reps. A dream come true for insiders to avoid public scrutiny. #ableg #abpoli #Bill8