Meta’s $13B Data Center Sparks Debate | Calgary News

A $13-billion Meta data center looms over Alberta, sparking fierce local resistance as residents from all political stripes rally against the project’s massive footprint and uncertain future. Concerns center on 1,700 acres of land potentially rendered unusable, fears of AI’s fleeting boom leaving behind empty facilities, and job displacement — even among some in the tech industry. Meanwhile, the provincial government counters with big economic promises: Meta will pay $100M for power, slash electricity costs by 6%, fund infrastructure, and use eco-friendly cooling. They frame the facility as a “digital refinery,” turning Alberta’s energy into global value — but the clash between economic opportunity and community preservation is far from settled. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee456e38f6e20f4b