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Measuring Energy and Water Efficiency for Microsoft Datacenters

Primary report Microsoft
Accessed: 2026-05-14
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Summary

Microsoft's metrics for energy (PUE) and water (WUE) efficiency in its global datacenters, including trends, innovations, and sustainability commitments.

Key quotes

"We are investing in sustainability innovations and approaches that drive efficiencies and reductions in our energy and water consumption."
"Microsoft is committed to the responsible expansion of our footprint and reducing our cloud’s environmental impact."
"PUE is measured by dividing the total energy needed for a datacenter facility by the total energy used for computing."
"Our goal is to achieve 100 percent zero carbon energy purchases by 2030."

This report details Microsoft’s approach to measuring energy (Power Usage Effectiveness, PUE) and water (Water Usage Effectiveness, WUE) efficiency across its 500+ datacenters globally. It highlights innovations like free air cooling, rainwater harvesting, and hydrogen fuel cells, along with regional PUE and WUE data for FY24 and FY25. The report also emphasizes Microsoft’s commitment to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices and energy improvements.