Episode 46: Data Centres: Who Benefits? Who Pays?

Jenny Yeremiy’s recent investigation into Alberta’s AI data centre boom asked the questions many governments seem reluctant to answer. Who really benefits? Who bears the costs? And are we building an economy that’s fit for our climate future and the fastest-moving energy transition in history?

Host Steve Bentley is joined by Christopher Cashen of Volta Home, Peter Driftmier of Bow Valley Green Energy, and Calgary Climate Hub co-chair Dr. Joe Vipond to explore how plug-in solar could make clean energy more affordable, more accessible, and more democratic—and what it will take to make it a reality in Alberta.

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