Microsoft says it will pay more for electricity in areas its building data centers

Microsoft says it will pay more for electricity in areas its building data centers

SEATTLE, Wash – Microsoft is proposing a plan to help consumers facing rising energy bills due to the high demand from its data centers.

Microsoft to pay electric costs

(CNN)– Microsoft is offering an olive branch to some consumers facing rising energy bills. It says it wants to pay electric rates high enough to mitigate the impact of its data centers. The company says it will work with regulators in order to do so. Microsoft also pledges to pitch in for related infrastructure changes. Data centers related to Ai are increasing demand on the country’s electrical grid. Experts say that reduces power supplies, and…