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Microsoft agrees to $2.5M settlement over Leesburg Data Center emissions
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Microsoft settled for $2.5 million with the Virginia DEQ after exceeding emissions limits during a weeklong power outage at its Leesburg Data Center, caused by a substation failure. The company has since invested $31 million in a dual-feed system to prevent future outages.
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You face rising scrutiny on emissions during outages, giving you a strong reason to invest early in backup power solutions that limit environmental risk. Microsoft’s $31 million dual-feed investment opens a direct path to safer operations that can also ease regulatory pressures.
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