Pembina outlines principles for responsible data center development
Pembina Institute
· September 18, 2026
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The Pembina Institute has published a report on responsible data center development in Canada. - The report says provinces, territories and local decision-makers should turn Canada’s Responsible Data Center Development Principles into clear expectations and measurable outcomes for projects.
- It recommends that projects create local benefits, protect electricity customers, minimize environmental impacts, improve transparency, and deliver strategic value; the piece is a report/publication, not a first-time project announcement.