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Microsoft Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Goal Ahead of Schedule

2/19/2026

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Microsoft announced it has achieved 100% of its annual global electricity consumption from renewable energy.
The 2020 target is part of its plan to become carbon negative by 2030.
In 2025, more than 90% of its renewable electricity came from Power Purchase Agreements.
Microsoft has contracted 40 gigawatts of new renewable energy across 26 countries.
Microsoft will verify clean energy sourcing hourly and explore carbon-free options, including nuclear energy.

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Microsoft announced it has achieved 100% of its annual global electricity consumption from renewable energy.
The 2020 target is part of its plan to become carbon negative by 2030.
In 2025, more than 90% of its renewable electricity came from Power Purchase Agreements.
Microsoft has contracted 40 gigawatts of new renewable energy across 26 countries.
Microsoft will verify clean energy sourcing hourly and explore carbon-free options, including nuclear energy.