DEC Proud to Host Press Conference for Scale AI - Canada’s AI Cluster

Decentralised Energy Canada was proud to host the press conference for SCALE AI - Canada's AI Cluster in Calgary on December 17, 2025. The announcement featured new investments supporting applied AI projects in Alberta, part of a broad national effort unveiled yesterday by SCALE AI and Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.

DEC Chair, John Rilett, was the emcee for the event. Speakers included:

• Rhonda Jewett, VP of Growth and Operations of Arcus Power Corp, DEC Member, and recipient of Scale AI funding.

• Corey Hogan, Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

• Yassine Lazraq, Investment Director at Scale AI.

"Battery energy storage will play an important role in Canada’s energy expansion- supporting grid reliability amidst electrification, AI, and renewable integration. However, balancing grid needs, battery operations, and economic performance in a volatile market is a complex challenge. By applying AI to battery optimization, we’re unlocking the full economic and environmental value of energy storage, at the scale the grid requires.” - Rhonda Jewett, VP of Growth and Operations, Arcus Power

This project is part of SCALE AI's largest funding round to date, totalling $128.5 million.

Thank you to Alberta Innovates for your support and collaboration!

Read the Newswire Press Release here.

Watch CTV News Coverage of the event here.