Microsoft to pay record $2.5M penalty for violating data center emissions permit in Leesburg
Microsoft has agreed to pay a record $2.499 million penalty for violating an emissions permit at one of its data centers in Leesburg, Virginia. The violation occurred last year at a facility located along Compass Creek Parkway. This penalty represents a significant enforcement action for an environmental breach.
Microsoft is set to pay a record penalty of $2.499 million for violating an emissions permit at one of its data centers located in Leesburg, Virginia. The violation occurred last year at a facility under construction along Compass Creek Parkway. While the specific regulatory body issuing the permit and enforcing the penalty is not explicitly named in the article, such actions typically fall under the purview of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The substantial fine underscores the importance of compliance with environmental regulations for data center operations.