Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up

City: Microsoft recently shared its plans to build more data centers. They want to make sure that local electricity bills do not go up because of these centers. This is part of their “community-first” promise. They promise to work with utility companies so the electricity costs for their centers do not affect local homes.

Microsoft’s new approach follows years of intense community protests against data centers. These centers often use a lot of water and have caused problems in local areas. Microsoft also promised to create jobs for locals where they build. However, some places have already protested against their plans, leading Microsoft to cancel a center in Caledonia, Wisconsin.

Even the White House is paying attention. Recently, President Trump said Microsoft must ensure that electricity bills stay low for everyone. While Microsoft hopes their new promises will help, many people are watching closely to see how they will follow through.