Microsoft Backing Measure Protecting Consumers over Data Center Water Usage Costs

Microsoft backing measure protecting consumers over data center water usage costs

Microsoft is throwing its support behind legislation that would prevent data centers from passing along water usage costs to consumers, as tech companies seek to allay community concerns about the AI infrastructure. The Water Cost Accountability Act would direct states to block public water systems from recovering costs associated with connecting data centers from anyone…

SCOOP: Microsoft backs Water Cost Accountability Act in win for Energy and Commerce Republicans

The Water Cost Accountability Act is gaining steam, with Microsoft weighing in in support of the legislation, which aims to ensure that taxpayers don’t…

House Energy and Commerce Committee takes aim at water guzzling AI data centers

The House Energy and Commerce Committee debated the Water Cost Accountability Act, targeting water use by AI data centers and protecting local