Meta announces $9.17 billion Canada AI data center that will consume electricity equal to 800,000 homes
- Posted on July 11, 2026
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Meta announces $9.17 billion Canada AI data center that will consume electricity equal to 800,000 homes
Meta will invest C$13 billion to build its first Canadian AI data center in Alberta. This massive facility will require electricity equivalent to 800,000 homes. The company plans to offset energy use with renewable projects and minimize water consumption. Alberta's affordable energy and colder climate made it an attractive location for this project. This investment signifies a major step in Meta's global AI infrastructure expansion.
