Texas-based VoltaGrid, the data centre partner for a New Brunswick project, asked the Holt government to make carbon pricing more predictable over a 15-year horizon. The company wanted a fixed price on its emissions, but after negotiations it agreed to comply with the weaker existing price. The story covers how carbon tax uncertainty affects large industrial investment decisions. Key point: the article shows that carbon tax design matters for project finance. Predictability of carbon costs over a decade or more can shape whether a company commits to a location. The final agreement reflects a compromise, but the request itself signals that a clear, stable carbon price is a factor in site selection for energy-intensive operations.
