KALiNA Power (ASX: KPO) has advanced its Alberta power development portfolio as regulatory changes and rising AI infrastructure investment strengthen demand for new generation capacity. The framework allows generators to pay the prescribed carbon tax rather than requiring physical emissions abatement, giving KALiNA flexibility to connect projects to the grid and supply data centres or industrial loads. Supportive Policy ChangesAlberta also enacted regulations and technical guidelines supporting accelerated approvals and lower computing-equipment levies for data centres using bring your own generation arrangements. “Speed to market is the most important criteria for hyperscalers and data centres,” managing director Ross MacLachlan said. Operating cash outflow totalled A$962,000, including A$712,000 for Alberta project development, A$211,000 for corporate staff and A$88,000 for administration and corporate costs.