Microsoft Appeals Virginia Supreme Court Over Data Center Costs
Tech giant challenges rules requiring upfront funding for transmission infrastructure.
Tech giant challenges rules requiring upfront funding for transmission infrastructure.
The Financial Times reports that Microsoft appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court against new rules requiring data center builders to pay for transmission infrastructure upfront. The filing follows the company's pledge to shield ratepayers from these costs. Coverage includes an aerial photograph of a large industrial data center with white roof and cooling units. The linked article headline frames the move as Microsoft challenging data centre costs.
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Tech giant challenges rules requiring upfront funding for transmission infrastructure.
The Financial Times reports that Microsoft appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court against new rules requiring data center builders to pay for transmission infrastructure upfront. The filing follows the company's pledge to shield ratepayers from these costs. Coverage includes an aerial photograph of a large industrial data center with white roof and cooling units. The linked article headline frames the move as Microsoft challenging data centre costs.