Microsoft to Cover Full Electricity Costs for US AI Data Centers Amidst Community Concerns

Microsoft announced it will cover the full electricity costs for its US data centers to prevent higher power bills for American households due to surging AI energy demand. The company will pay utility rates that cover infrastructure costs and work with utilities to expand supply, ensuring residential customers are not charged for these investments. This initiative aims to address community concerns over the impact of power-hungry data centers on utility bills and resources, with Microsoft also pledging to replenish more water than its data centers consume.