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Canada’s competitiveness in AI and the digital economy will depend on access to reliable, affordable and resilient power. Data centres are among the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand, but grid expansion and major generation projects can take years to deliver.
Canadian-made and available today, propane offers reliable, affordable and lower-emission primary and backup power—particularly for sub-5 MW applications where grid capacity is constrained or unavailable.
CPA POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Opportunities vary by province, from primary generation to lower-emission backup power.
Sub-5 MW power applications are small and mid-sized data centres requiring less than five megawatts of electricity, where on-site generation can provide primary, supplemental or backup power when grid capacity is constrained, unreliable or unavailable.
A READY-NOW ENERGY SOLUTION
Propane meets the needs of developers adopting off-grid, on-site, backup and hybrid power models. It can be stored on site, requires no pipeline connection and can be deployed quickly.
Real-world data and system modelling demonstrate lower operating and maintenance costs, along with reduced emissions and environmental risk.
PROPANE’S VALUE PROPOSITION
Fast deployment: Propane generation can meet growing power demand while grid upgrades are completed.
Flexible and modular: Ideal for rural data centres and locations where grid or natural gas capacity is constrained.
Reliable storage: As a liquid energy source, propane is easily transported and stored on site for long periods.
Cost predictability: On-site supply reduces exposure to grid price volatility and industrial rate increases.
Stable pricing: Canadian propane prices are relatively insulated from global volatility, supporting predictable lifecycle costs.
Abundant domestic supply: Canada produces approximately 337,000 barrels per day, providing ample supply for growing data centre demand.
Lower emissions: Propane and renewable propane produce low NOx and negligible particulate matter, supporting air-quality compliance.
HOW PROPANE COMPARES
Compared with diesel, propane also eliminates liquid-fuel spill risk, operates more quietly, requires less maintenance and remains stable in long-term storage.
A DOMESTIC ENERGY ADVANTAGE
Stable domestic pricing, proven logistics and limited exposure to international commodity cycles make propane a de-risked energy source.
The report identifies data centres up to 5 MW as a strong fit for propane because it can be storied on site and systems can be scaled and deployed quickly.
Every existing diesel backup installation represents a potential propane-conversion opportunity as emissions standards and procurement requirements tighten.
Propane can allow projects to proceed while new grid connections, transmission or generation capacity are being developed.
Alberta presents the strongest immediate opportunity because of abundant propane supply, a deregulated electricity market and policies supportive of bring-your-own-power models. Ontario offers a mature data-centre market and clear diesel-replacement opportunities, while Québec’s tighter emissions rules make propane increasingly competitive against diesel.
Secure domestic supply, established infrastructure and proven generation technology can strengthen resilience and reduce reliance on diesel while Canada builds the grid infrastructure required for the next generation of digital investment.
