Utility Dive•about 1 month ago
Microsoft seeks Nevada tariff to shield ratepayers from data center costs
- •Microsoft is proposing a new Nevada tariff that would mandate large-load customers, such as data centers, pay for the specific infrastructure built to serve their projects.
- •This policy aims to shield general ratepayers from the substantial grid upgrade costs driven by the rapid expansion of energy-intensive data centers.
- •For large power consumers and developers, this implies significantly higher upfront capital expenditures and project costs for grid connection in Nevada, impacting project feasibility and site selection.
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