North Grid is building Alberta's next-generation AI data centre campus — power-ready, BYOG-compliant, and purpose-built for the demands of hyperscale compute and sovereign cloud.
What We Offer
4.2 MW existing grid service. Phased energy strategy advances through 25 MW, 50 MW to 100 MW+ via on-site natural gas generation and microgrid development. Generation equipment financed through PPAs and ESCO partner.
Canadian-owned, no US parent company, no CLOUD Act exposure. Purpose-built for defence, government, and regulated industries requiring true data sovereignty within Five Eyes frameworks.
BCE Global (a Bell Canada division) dedicated fibre — ~8 km on existing structures to the campus property line. 30 Gbps initial service scaling to 100 Gbps. MSA and NDA executed. Installation target Q4 2027.
45,000 sq. ft. first-stage conversion into 22 private data suites (~1,500 sq. ft. each, up to 24 racks, ~150–180 kW per suite). Pathway to 25 MW within existing 126,000 sq. ft. — no new construction required for first scale.
126,000 sq. ft. of existing industrial buildings, 4.2 MW grid power, ~800 tons installed ammonia chillers, 58,590 m³/year licensed water rights, and RD industrial zoning. Existing infrastructure reduces greenfield construction requirements significantly.
Acquisition, joint development, or anchor tenancy — we structure to fit your strategy. Preferred structure for defence and government is a Joint Development Agreement with North Grid carrying operational risk.
The Moment
Following the 2026 US Democratic midterms, 45% of planned US data centre capacity is now at regulatory risk. Alberta is absorbing that demand — and North Grid is already built.
Sanders/AOC moratorium legislation has placed 45% of planned US data centre capacity at risk (Goldman Sachs, Oct 2026). Texas, Georgia, and Ohio — the three largest US DC markets — are now under Democratic control. Hyperscalers are actively re-routing to Canada.
90% of Canada's planned hyperscale DC investment is targeting Alberta. Meta's C$13B, 1 GW announcement in Sturgeon County (July 2026) validated the market at scale. The province has set a C$100B investment target — and North Grid is already BYOG-compliant.
Canadian defence, healthcare, and financial services are under increasing pressure to avoid US-jurisdiction infrastructure. North Grid — no US parent, no CLOUD Act exposure, Five Eyes-compatible — commands a structural premium over US-owned operators in this market.
Alberta's AR 117/2026 requires 75 MW+ facilities to bring offsetting generation. North Grid's gas CHP model is already structured around this. Competitors building greenfield sites are still applying for permits and sourcing generation — we have a 2–3 year head start.
Partnership & Acquisition
We work with a small number of strategic partners. Reach out to request an NDA and full financial model.
About North Grid
North Grid was founded on a simple observation: the infrastructure the next decade of AI demands already exists in Alberta — it just needs to be unlocked. We're doing that.
Our Story
North Grid began with a question: why are hyperscalers spending billions on greenfield development in Alberta when industrial brownfield sites with power, water, and connectivity already exist?
The answer was permitting, entitlement, and generation compliance. We solved all three. Our campus in Peers, Alberta brings together an existing industrial footprint, a gas pipeline agreement with Vermilion Energy, dedicated Bell Canada fibre, and a development model already aligned with AR 117/2026 before the regulation existed.
The result is a platform that can deliver operational capacity years ahead of any greenfield alternative — at a fraction of the entitlement risk.
The Team
Infrastructure entrepreneur and P.Eng. Founder/operator of Infra-Con and Connex, with major project, construction and industrial asset experience.
Entrepreneur and public-company executive; founder and former Chairman of MYM Nutraceuticals. Leads capital strategy, corporate development and investor relationships.
Senior energy and infrastructure executive with 20 years of experience delivering complex, large-scale energy projects, including senior roles with Honeywell and Eaton.
Milestones
37.21-acre brownfield industrial campus secured in Peers, Alberta (Yellowhead County). Existing 126,000 sq. ft. of industrial buildings, ammonia chillers, and licensed water rights.
4.2 MW grid service confirmed. BCE Global (Bell Canada) fibre MSA and NDA executed — ~8 km route to campus property line. Vermilion Energy gas pipeline crossing agreement executed — 800m route confirmed.
45,000 sq. ft. first-stage conversion underway. 22 private data suites planned. Gas supply and generation strategy advanced. BCE Global fibre construction kick-off Q4 2026.
AR 117/2026 enacted — North Grid already compliant. Meta C$13B Sturgeon County announcement. US midterms accelerate demand displacement to Alberta. Strategic outreach underway.
What We Stand For
North Grid is a Canadian company building Canadian infrastructure. No US parent, no foreign-jurisdiction data obligations. We exist specifically to give Canadian and allied-nation operators a sovereign alternative.
We don't sell future capacity. We've secured the land, the power, the water licence, the fibre route, and the gas crossing. The hard work of entitlement is done. What we're building, we can deliver.
We don't build speculatively. Our development model is designed to be shaped by our anchor tenant or partner. If you're defence, we build for that. If you're hyperscale AI, we build for that.
Alberta's grid is under pressure. Our on-site gas CHP model means North Grid brings its own generation, reducing rather than adding to grid strain. BYOG compliance isn't a constraint — it's our model.
Technology
North Grid is designed from the ground up for high-density AI and HPC workloads — with the power redundancy, cooling capacity, and connectivity that hyperscale operators require.
Phase 1 Specifications
| Category | Specification | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Total Campus Area | 37.21 acres (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1920915) — Yellowhead County, Alberta | Active |
| Building Area | 126,000 sq. ft. existing industrial buildings — no greenfield required for Phase 1 | Active |
| First-Stage Conversion | 45,000 sq. ft. conversion area · 22 private data suites · ~1,500 sq. ft. each · up to ~24 racks/suite · ~150–180 kW/suite (subject to engineering) | In Progress |
| Grid Power | 4.2 MW existing grid service · dedicated industrial feed · starting point for initial deployment | Active |
| On-Site Generation | Phased natural gas microgrid development · utility supply, on-site generation and microgrid controls as integrated energy strategy · generation financed via PPAs + ESCO partner | Planned |
| Cooling | ~800 tons installed ammonia chillers · ~1,100 USGPM recirculating closed-loop · licensed water diversion 58,590 m³/year (Licence 00435441 + 00449765, expires Aug 3, 2030) | Active |
| Primary Connectivity | BCE Global (Bell Canada division) dedicated fibre · ~8 km on existing structures · 30 Gbps initial · 100 Gbps scale path · MSA + NDA executed · Q4 2027 completion target | In Progress |
| Gas Supply | Vermilion Energy Inc. · neighbour gas plant 800m from campus · existing crossing agreement executed · pipeline + metering development supports 25 MW stage in 2027–2028 | In Progress |
| Zoning | RD – Rural District · Yellowhead County · existing industrial use designation · data-centre use and development approvals subject to County confirmation | Active |
| Scaling Pathway | 4.2 MW → 25 MW (2027–28, existing buildings) → 50 MW (2028–32, on-site/nearby land) → 100 MW+ (2035, modular halls) | Defined |
Development Pathway
Generation equipment expected to be financed separately through PPAs and our ESCO partner — no speculative equity raises required at each stage.
Existing 4.2 MW grid service. 45,000 sq. ft. first-stage conversion area. 22 private data suites in progress. Immediate brownfield base.
First 25 MW planned within existing 126,000 sq. ft. campus. Fibre, gas supply, pipeline and metering complete. BCE Global fibre installation complete Q4 2027.
Add ~90,000–126,000 sq. ft. on-site or through nearby land acquisition. Added gas generation. Multi-tenant platform phased with customer demand.
Modular halls and/or additional land. Regional campus. 100 MW+ target subject to customer commitments, permits and project finance.
Why Alberta
Alberta combines deregulated power markets, low land costs, cold climate cooling advantages, a pro-business provincial government, and — now — the most concentrated AI data centre investment on the continent.
Six Structural Advantages
Alberta operates a deregulated electricity market — operators can contract directly with generators, structure PPAs, and bring their own generation. No bureaucratic utility approval required for BYOG. This is structurally impossible in BC, Ontario, or Quebec.
Following the 2026 US midterms, Goldman Sachs estimates 45% of planned US data centre capacity is now at regulatory risk. Texas, Georgia, and Ohio — the three largest US DC markets — are under Democratic control. Alberta is the nearest, most capable alternative jurisdiction.
The Alberta government has set an explicit C$100B data centre investment target. Meta's C$13B, 1 GW announcement in Sturgeon County (July 2026) was the first major validation. The province is offering fast-tracked permitting, infrastructure co-investment, and regulatory alignment for qualifying projects.
Alberta's cold climate enables free-air cooling for a significant portion of the year, dramatically reducing PUE and energy costs vs. southern US facilities. Combined with on-site water rights, North Grid's cooling costs are structurally lower than any US equivalent.
Canada is not subject to the US CLOUD Act. Data stored in Canadian facilities under Canadian ownership cannot be compelled for disclosure by US law enforcement without Canadian consent. For defence, government, healthcare, and financial services, this is a legal, not just a marketing, distinction.
Alberta is absorbing the vast majority of Canada's hyperscale data centre investment — not BC, not Ontario. The combination of power deregulation, land availability, government support, and BYOG compliance has made it the clear destination for operators who've looked at the whole country.
North Grid vs. The Alternative
Contact
Whether you're exploring anchor tenancy, a joint development agreement, or acquisition — reach out to request an NDA and begin the conversation.
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Capital & Corporate Development
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Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada
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Qualified parties may request a mutual NDA and full financial model, including site plans, power studies, development cost estimates, and indicative valuation. Contact us to begin the process.
We respond to all serious enquiries within one business day. Initial conversations are confidential and no-obligation. We work with a small number of partners, so we're selective — but responsive.