05/09/2026
Electricity prices could skyrocket by as much as $460 per household in Alberta because of Meta’s new AI data centre.
Danielle Smith’s solution? She told Albertans to lock in a power rate.
The cost of living is already out of control in this province. It is irresponsible for the Premier to bring in massive data centres without knowing exactly how much they will cost Albertans, or whether the benefits are even worth it.
Asking Albertans to simply pay more is not a solution.
The Alberta NDP has called for a pause on new data centre approvals until a fair and robust framework is in place. Albertans deserve a government that does its homework, understands the costs and benefits, and makes responsible decisions that put Albertans first.