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Data Center Roundup: Power Problems, Tight Capacity, and New Places to Build
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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Data center expansion in North America faces significant power constraints and permitting challenges, notably with Texas halting new permits to audit grid impacts and Northern Virginia experiencing low vacancy despite new capacity additions. Meanwhile, Alberta emerges as a promising alternative with large investments and discussions to support multi-gigawatt data center projects.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.
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You face rising risks in Texas and Northern Virginia where power supply limits and permit freezes could delay expansion. Alberta now offers a rare opening for large-scale data centres that can sidestep these headaches and gain early advantage with utility support.
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