不列颠哥伦比亚省开始对AI/数据中心进行招标,以获得400兆瓦的电力,并优先考虑经济、环境和社区利益。 British Columbia opens bidding for AI/data centers to access 400 MW of power, prioritizing economic, environmental, and community benefits.

不列颠哥伦比亚省正在发起一个AI和数据中心项目的竞争性进程,以便在两年内获得多达400兆瓦的电力,目的是管理预计到2030年将至少增长15%的不断上升的需求。 British Columbia is launching a competitive process for AI and data center projects to access up to 400 megawatts of electricity over two years, aiming to manage rising demand projected to grow by at least 15% by 2030. 该系统开放给3月18日开始的新项目使用,优先考虑那些具有强大经济、环境和社区效益的项目。 The system, open to new projects starting March 18, prioritizes those with strong economic, environmental, and community benefits. 现有的发展是免除的. Existing developments are exempt. 此举是继美国使用重数据中心的州对电网紧张和电费上涨的担忧后采取的。 The move follows concerns over grid strain and rising electricity costs in U.S. states with heavy data center use. 它不适用于LNG、林业或采矿等传统产业。 It does not apply to traditional industries like LNG, forestry, or mining. 申请于3月18日截止,预期在夏末或秋初取得结果。 Applications close March 18, with results expected in late summer or early fall.