Microsoft is weighing whether to abandon its ambitious 2030 goal of matching 100 percent of its hourly electricity use with carbon free energy. The surge in power required for AI data centers is making these targets difficult to achieve, leading to a potential shift back toward natural gas to ensure capacity. This move reflects a broader trend among Big Tech companies, including Google and Amazon, as they struggle to balance rapid AI expansion with climate commitments. With data center capacity growing by roughly one gigawatt every three months, the industry faces a critical gap between renewable energy availability and immediate power needs.
