The New Brunswick government wants residents to weigh in on its data centre policy as it considers a proposal for a facility in the province’s southwest.
The province created a framework for data centre development it says will prevent spikes in electricity costs for ratepayers and minimize the facilities’ impact on the environment.
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A news release says the draft policy will support Canada’s efforts to control its own data and develop Canadian artificial intelligence.
The public can share their thoughts on the plan until Oct. 2 through an online form on the government’s website.
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The Liberal government’s request for feedback comes as it reviews plans for a proposed data centre west of Saint John, N.B.
The 390-megawatt Spruce Lake AI Hub, pitched by Beacon Data Centres and VotaGrid, is currently under regulatory review.
Are we going to be transparently show the environmental impact and wattage use this building will cost NB Taxpayers. Why would I want something constructed thats 0 benefit to the working class and the only people who will be expected to pay more for cost of living will be them
If the Province wants its so bad, Irvings can foot the bill. Any of these installations should cost the public 0 dollars if they are making 0 dollars off of it.
Diabolical in nature, these data centres will suck any and all water reservoirs, no water in toilet, trickle from taps…. Why would we ever want to enable AI and replace ourselves- lunacy!
It shouldn’t be even considered and no it should not be built in NB Canada.no way.