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Microsoft's $80 Billion Bet on Renewable Energy Expansion
3/13/2025
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- Microsoft VP Bobby Hollis addressed renewable energy growth at CERAWeek in Houston.
- He stressed the importance of wind and solar power for data centers in the Midwest and Southwest.
- The company intends to invest $80 billion in data center expansion, raising gas power concerns.
- Hollis encourages prioritizing renewable energy over natural gas, citing the U.S.'s wind and solar potential.
