IREN Prince George: Mackenzie Data Center
About Mackenzie Data Center
The Mackenzie Data Center is a high-performance computing facility developed by IREN (Iris Energy) in northern British Columbia, near Prince George. Strategically located in the District of Mackenzie, the site was selected for its access to abundant, low-cost renewable hydroelectric power and cool climate conditions — key factors for energy-intensive computing environments.
Positioned within British Columbia’s established hydroelectric corridor, the Mackenzie facility is purpose-built for large-scale compute deployments. The campus supports high-density workloads with a focus on energy efficiency, scalable capacity, and long-term power availability sourced from renewable generation. Its location provides both grid reliability and environmental advantages, making it suitable for AI, HPC, and other compute-intensive operations.
The Mackenzie Data Center forms part of IREN’s Canadian footprint, supporting digital infrastructure growth while leveraging British Columbia’s clean energy resources and strong regulatory environment.
⚙️ Facility Highlights
- Located in Mackenzie, British Columbia, near Prince George
- Access to abundant renewable hydroelectric power
- Purpose-built for large-scale, high-density computing
- Designed for scalable infrastructure expansion
- Cool northern climate supporting efficient thermal management
- Industrial-scale site with long-term power capacity agreements
🔌 Power Infrastructure
- Powered by 100% renewable hydroelectric energy sourced from British Columbia’s grid
- Direct access to high-voltage transmission infrastructure
- Long-term power agreements supporting large-scale compute growth
- Designed for high-capacity, energy-intensive deployments
❄️ Cooling Infrastructure
- Climate-optimized design leveraging cooler ambient temperatures
- Air-based cooling architecture supporting efficient operations
- Infrastructure designed for high-density GPU and compute clusters
🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access
- Fiber connectivity available to regional and national networks
- Designed to support high-bandwidth compute operations
- Scalable network capacity aligned with hyperscale-style deployments
🔐 Security
- Controlled site access with perimeter security
- Monitored facility access points
- Operational controls designed for mission-critical infrastructure
💼 Who It Serves
- AI and high-performance computing (HPC) deployments
- GPU-intensive workloads
- Large-scale compute operators
- Organizations seeking renewable-powered digital infrastructure
- Enterprises prioritizing sustainability and long-term energy stability