This presentation highlights the features of Sarnia-Lambton to support the data centre industry including free cooling profile as well as potential sites.

1. Sarnia-Lambton Data Centre Overview
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership

2. Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Located on the Ontario-
Michigan border, at the
southern tip of Lake Huron.

3. Sarnia-Lambton is centrally located
with abundant access to
transportation:
• Access to Highway 402 and the
400 series highways to London and
Toronto or I69 and I94 for US bound
traffic.
• Direct flights from Sarnia to Toronto
• 130km from Detroit International
Airport (Delta hub), 109km from
London International Airport
• Part of the St. Lawrence Seaway
System
• Rail access to the Chicago-Toronto
rail corridor
Transportation

4. Sarnia-Lambton’s Municipalities
Sarnia-Lambton is comprised of
eleven municipalities, which make
up the County of Lambton. The
largest and most well known
municipality is the City of Sarnia.
County population
126,200 (2011 Census)
County Labour force
74,485 (ages 20-64 2011
Census)
Estimated unemployment
rate 8.4% (Source – Sarnia-
Lambton Workforce Development
Board, Oct. 2012)

5. Regional Educational Facilities

6. Regional Educational Facilities
2,20031,505Wayne State University
4,26347,954Michigan State University
4,884St. Clair College (MI)
43,000Baker College
2,0008,19027,978University of Waterloo
20,500St. Clair College
4251,41916,883University of Windsor
15,000Fanshawe College
2201,88827,445Western University
2,500Lambton College
Computer
Science
EngineeringTotal
Students

7. Sarnia-Lambton’s Talent Highlights
Construction Trades
Over 5,000 people work in the construction trade
Sarnia is well known for large complex construction projects in
the Sarnia-Lambton Biohybrid Chemistry Cluster.
Professional, Scientific and Technical services
Over 2,800 people work in the professional, scientific and
technical services
Sarnia is located within 2 hours of Ontario’s best technical
universities (University of Waterloo, University of Western
Ontario, University of Windsor)
Sarnia is home to many engineering and design firms including
WorleyParsons and SNC-Lavalin
NOVA Chemical’s Information Technology Group and Global
Accounting Services are located in Sarnia.

8. Sarnia-Lambton’s Energy Infrastructure
Lambton Generating Station – 950 MW
TransAlta Energy Corporation – 506 MW Co-generation
facility
Greenfield Energy – 1,005 MW
St. Clair Energy Centre – 577 MW
Solar farms - Enbridge 80 MW / NextEra 2 x 20 MW
Rooftop Solar FIT projects
Wind - Sky Generation 16.5 MW, Forest Co-op, IPC,
Suncor
Union Gas – Dawn Natural Gas Storage complex
Natural Gas, Oil and Hydrogen Pipeline Infrastructure

9. Competitive Hydro Rates
Bluewater Power graduated commercial
rates based on usage
FIT Solar PV rooftop program could result
in some cost savings
TransAlta Energy Cogeneration – 20%
savings when located in the Bluewater
Energy Park

10. Sample Power Cost Calculation
Size (sq Feet) 100,000
Total Power Usage (kW) 10,000
Total Monthlly Power Usage (kWh) 7,200,000
Loss adjustment Factor (applicable on all kwhr lines
except DRC)
1.0045
Montly Energy Cost (Bluewater Power)
Distribution per kW $1.3429 $13,429.00
Monthly Service Charge per Customer $24,916.23 $24,916.23
Transmission Connection Charge per kW $2.3498 $23,498.00
Transmission Network Charge per kW $2.7310 $27,310.00
Weighted Hourly Average Price per kWh $0.0223 $161,282.52
Wholesale Market Service rate (incl. RRA and CAC) per
kWh
$0.0069 $49,903.56
Debt Retirement Charge per kWh $0.0070 $50,400.00
Global Adjustment $0.0392 $283,410.63
Total Monthly Energy Cost $634,149.94
Total Cost per kWh (before taxes) $0.08808
Taxes 13% $716,589.44
Total Cost per kWh (after taxes) $0.09953

11. Moderate Temperature Trends - Sarnia
Source: Farmzone.com
Moderate summer temperatures and low winter temperatures
F
C

12. 8500 Hours of “Free Cooling” – Green Grid
Sarnia
Sarnia-Lambton’s
moderate climate and
close proximity to Lake
Huron reduces cooling
costs with 8500 hours
of “Free Cooling”

13. Low Seismic Hazard Compared to Other Regions
in the US & Canada
Sarnia

14. Low Seismic Hazard Compared to Other Regions
in Southern Ontario
Sarnia
The last “felt” earthquake
in Sarnia was in 2010 from
a 5.0 quake, 60 km north
of Ottawa (over 500 miles
from Sarnia).

15. Relative Low Tornado Risk
Sarnia
Last reported major
tornado in the
Sarnia-Lambton
area was in 1991.

16. Environmental Factor Summary
Moderate summer temperatures and cool winter temperatures
8500 Hours of Free Cooling
Close to Lake Huron and St. Clair river for air and water cooling
cost savings
Low Seismic Risk
Low Flood Risk
Relatively Low Tornado Risk
Low Hurricane Risk
No Forest Fire Risk
No Volcano Risk
No Tsunami Risk

17. Telecommunications Infrastructure
Sarnia-Lambton telecommunication service provides
Bell Canada
Cogeco
Rogers
Allstream
Telus
EastLink
Brooke Telecom
Execulink
Bluewater Power - locally owned power utility for pole access.
Point of Presence on Canada’s Advanced Network Alliance (CANARIE).
Located near railway fiber route that connects to Michigan via the St.
Clair Rail Tunnel.

18. Internationally Competitive Business Environment
Competitive
Labour Costs
Competitive
Taxes
Competitive
Utilities

19. 202 acres (81.7 hectares) divisible to suite
client
Located next to The Research Park and The
Bioinnovation Centre
Two minutes drive to Provincial Highway 402
Five minutes drive to Ontario / Michigan
border
Zoned for light industrial
Services - electrical, natural gas, water,
sanitary sewers
Owned by City of Sarnia
Site Location Option 1 –
The Sarnia Business & Research Park

20. Site Location Option 2 –
TransAlta Energy Park, City of Sarnia
268 acres (108.5 hectares), with
170 acres (68.8 hectares) currently
available
Adjacent to the St. Clair River
Steam and electrical power
available from neighbouring
TransAlta Sarnia Regional
Cogeneration Plant, a 506
Megawatt cogeneration facility
constructed in 2002.
“Behind the fence” electrical pricing
for industries locating in the Park
110,000 sq.ft. (10,219 sq. metres)
laboratory and office complex

21. Site Location Option 3 –
Sarnia 402 Business Park, City of Sarnia
85 acres (34.4 hectares) divisible to
suit client
On Provincial Highway 402
Five minutes to Ontario / Michigan
border
Zoned for industry, office, and
related uses
Services - Electrical, natural gas,
water, sanitary sewers, storm water
management
Owned by City of Sarnia

22. The Sarnia-Lambton Approach
We take a business approach to development
We take an innovative approach to many issues
We value long-term relationships
We welcome you to our community
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
The Research Park, Sarnia Lambton
1086 Modeland Rd., Building 1050, Suite 100
Sarnia ON Canada N7S 6L2
519-332-1820 Toll free NA 1-800-972-7642
www.sarnialambton.on.ca
info@sarnialambton.on.ca

23. Contacts:
Geoff Greening
Market Development Consultant
geoff@sarnialambton.on.ca
George Mallay
General Manager
mallay@sarnialambton.on.ca
1-800-972-7642
www.sarnialambton.on.ca