Microsoft says communities won't see energy price hikes near data centers as utility costs rise

Microsoft on Tuesday promised that consumers won't pay more when the software maker sets up data centers nearby.The company also committed to replenish more water than it uses, and to add to local tax bases in places where it has data centers."Our pledge to each of these communities is that we will pay our way as a company, to ensure that our data centers don't increase your electricity prices," Brad Smith, Microsoft's president and vice chair, said at an event held in Great Falls, Virginia, less than 20 mi ...