IMPACT
Economic Impact & Regional Transformation
The AI Hub of Innovation (AHI) represents a transformational infrastructure development designed to position Central Alberta as a global hub for energy, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and advanced industrial growth.
The campus integrates energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, agritech systems, and carbon innovation into a single ecosystem designed to power a new generation of industries while strengthening regional economic resilience.
The project is being developed through partnerships between Energy Haven LP, Havenz Smart Communities, and Indigenous ownership groups, creating long-term economic opportunities for communities across Alberta.
A New Economic Engine for Central Alberta
AHI is a multi-phase infrastructure development estimated at approximately $7 billion in total investment.
The project establishes a new industrial cluster centred around four pillars:
Energy security
Data sovereignty
Food production
Advanced technology and job creation
Strategic Location
The campus is strategically located in Red Deer County, at the midpoint of Alberta's economic corridor between Calgary and Edmonton.
This location provides unique advantages:
Regional Positioning
These factors position the region as a natural centre for next-generation industrial development.
The combination of strategic location, existing infrastructure, and regional connectivity creates a foundation for sustained economic growth across Central Alberta.
Economic Contribution
The development is expected to generate substantial economic activity across Alberta through both construction and long-term operations.
Construction Phase (2025–2035)
Total employment supported during construction:
4,000+
cumulative jobs over the development decade
Operational Phase (Post-2030)
Once the campus reaches steady-state operations:
250–400 on-site jobs
across energy, data infrastructure, and operations
400–600 additional jobs
across technology, logistics, and services
Total long-term employment impact:
700–1,000
sustained regional jobs
GDP Contribution
The project is expected to generate significant economic output for the province.
Total GDP Contribution to Alberta
$4.2B+
Over project horizon
Peak Annual Provincial GDP Increase
$250–300M
Annual impact
These contributions come from construction activity, operational spending, technology infrastructure, and regional supply chain growth.
Government Revenue Impact
Large infrastructure developments generate significant fiscal contributions across all levels of government.
Federal & Provincial Revenues
$1.1–$1.4B
in federal and provincial tax revenues over the project horizon
These revenues include:
Municipal Revenues
Municipal property taxes generated by the development are expected to grow significantly as the campus expands.
Annual Municipal Property Taxes (Full Build-Out)
$30–40M
per year
Total Municipal Tax Revenue
$250M+
over the first decade of operations
These revenues support:
Indigenous Ownership & Participation
The AHI project is structured to support meaningful Indigenous participation and long-term economic partnership.
Ownership participation includes:
51% Indigenous ownership structure
with the ability to increase participation to up to 90% ownership
The project is designed to create long-term opportunities including:
Education & Workforce Development
The project will support the development of new workforce training programs in partnership with regional educational institutions.
Training programs will focus on careers in:
Collaborations with local institutions such as Red Deer Polytechnic and regional trade schools will help prepare the next generation of workers for emerging industries.
Building a skilled workforce aligned with future industry demands
Regional Infrastructure Development
Major infrastructure projects often catalyse broader economic development. The AHI campus will support improvements and expansion of regional infrastructure including:
These investments strengthen the long-term economic capacity of Central Alberta and support future business development.
Catalysing Regional Growth
Large infrastructure platforms attract secondary investment across surrounding regions.
The AHI development is expected to stimulate:
These investments contribute to sustained long-term economic growth across the Red Deer and Blackfalds corridor.
A National Model for Industrial Innovation
The AI Hub of Innovation demonstrates how energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and sustainable industrial development can be integrated to support future economic growth.
By combining energy generation, AI infrastructure, and advanced agriculture systems, the project provides a scalable model for regional development that supports:
Economic growth
Energy reliability
Technological innovation
Environmental sustainability
Looking Forward
As development progresses, the AI Hub of Innovation will continue expanding its role as a centre for:
The project positions Central Alberta as a global example of how energy, technology, and community partnerships can work together to create long-term prosperity.
Download the Economic Impact White Paper
For a detailed analysis of economic modelling, fiscal projections, and methodology:
Download the AHI Economic & Fiscal Impact White Paper