Data centre company will pay new power grid costs under deal in Nova Scotia

EverWind Fuels plans an $8-billion data centre in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia. A data centre is a building full of computers that use lots of electricity. EverWind and Nova Scotia Power signed papers on connecting its first part to the grid. The grid carries electricity to homes and businesses. The power company can order EverWind to cut power use with 10 minutes' warning. This is meant to protect homes when the grid is under stress. EverWind must pay new grid costs it causes. Upgrades may cost $74 million or more. The Nova Scotia Energy Board must approve the payment method.