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Re:Irish datacenters now guzzle 23% of the country's electri... by retrac on Sunday July 12, 2026 @07:05PM (#48885781)
Quebec has a larger grid and lower rates due to its abundant hydroelectricity.

Ontario's relatively high costs are from the supply mix which is about 50% nuclear, 30% hydro, 10% wind, 10% gas.

Residential kWh as delivered is currently (no pun intended) about 12 US cents which is a bit high if you're used to Midwestern or Alberta coal but those in California are probably envious.

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Re:Irish datacenters now guzzle 23% of the country's electri... by bawolff on Sunday July 12, 2026 @07:52PM (#48886127)
> Alberta coal

Alberta doesn't have any coal power plants afaik.

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Re:Irish datacenters now guzzle 23% of the country's electri... by gnabgib on Sunday July 12, 2026 @08:03PM (#48886207)
Not since 2024[0].. there's still coal mines though.

[0]: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-genesee-2-off...

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