MSFT · News · 20260918N
Datacenter Transmission Cost Appeal
MICROSOFT CORP · 2026-09-18 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Microsoft filed a notice of appeal with the Virginia Supreme Court concerning a Virginia State Corporation Commission decision on data-center transmission costs. The SCC order requires Dominion Energy to assign some transmission costs directly to large-load facilities, including data centers. Microsoft is seeking transparent and fair rates that reflect actual costs, creating potential exposure to higher electricity and infrastructure charges for its Virginia data centers.
Key facts
- Microsoft filed a notice of appeal with the Virginia Supreme Court to preserve its right to challenge a decision by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. source
Impact estimates
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| liability | negative | contingent | — | Microsoft filed a notice of appeal with the Virginia Supreme Court to preserve its right to challenge a decision by the Virginia State… |