# Microsoft is in discussions to shelve one of the industry’s most ambitious clean-energy targets.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · The Straits Times*

## Key points

- Microsoft is considering delaying or abandoning its 2030 hourly renewable energy matching target.
- AI-driven data center expansion has made Microsoft's clean energy commitments less financially feasible.
- Microsoft's carbon emissions increased 23% since before ChatGPT due to AI and cloud growth.
- US data center power demand will more than double by 2035, with natural gas dominating supply.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Amazon.com, Meta Platforms, Alphabet
**Countries:** United States

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