Microsoft Begins Permitting Data Center in Person County
Microsoft in 2026 plans to begin the permitting process for a large data center in Person County, North Carolina, after paying $26.85 million for a 1,385-acre megasite in 2024. County officials say Microsoft has committed to cover infrastructure costs to avoid raising electricity prices, invest in local IT training and nonprofits, and minimize and replenish water usage, raising regional planning questions.
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