Tell Microsoft to act like a climate leader

a dimly lit data center with rows of servers

Microsoft has a history of being a climate leader, but the AI data center boom is throwing that all off track.

Our new research¹ shows that not only are most Microsoft data centers located in states with grid electricity that is ≥50% fossil fuel generated – but fossil fuel lobbyists are using new Microsoft data centers as evidence that we need to build out even more fossil fuel infrastructure.

With Microsoft’s data center energy demand set to equal that of the entire New England region by 2030, the company has a choice – does it want to be a climate leader or does it want to fan the flames of the crisis?

We’re calling on Microsoft to ensure its new AI data centers are powered by local, round the clock renewable energy, and provide substantial benefits for the surrounding community. Will you join us?

¹ Global Ramifications, Local Impact – Microsoft’s AI Pollution Footprint

To: Microsoft Click to see full petition text

The time to act for our climate now. As a company at the forefront of the AI data center boom that is projected to use up to 12% U.S. energy demand by 2030, we’re asking this company to do everything it can to ensure data center build out is done responsibly and in a way that protects communities and climate.

To accomplish this we’re asking Microsoft to:
Ensure data centers are powered by local, 24/7 renewable energy
Increase transparency around hourly matching energy procurement
Scale up community benefit programs
Establish and enforce these same renewable energy, transparency, and community benefit standards for colocation data centers
Strengthen voluntary and regulatory reporting standards

Done correctly, Microsoft has a chance to rapidly accelerate our society’s shift to a renewable energy future, provide real benefits to the communities and grids where it operates, and to make itself a major force for positive change on both a local and global scale.

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