Pembina outlines data center development principles for Canada

Pembina Institute has released a new report on how Canada should implement responsible data center development principles.

• The report, From Principles to Practice: Making data center development work for Canadians, says governments, regulators, utilities, municipalities, Indigenous rights holders and host communities should turn Canada’s Responsible Data Center Development Principles into practical actions.
• It recommends projects create local benefits, protect electricity customers, minimize environmental impacts, improve transparency and accountability, and deliver strategic value; the release was issued from Calgary on September 18, 2026.
• The article is a media release announcing Pembina Institute’s report and includes a quote from Kari Hyde, Director, Customer Energy Solutions.