Iowa
Microsoft operates a datacenter in West Des Moines, part of the Greater Des Moines area. Our community development work supports projects across Polk County.
Aligned with Microsoft’s global commitments and our Datacenter Community Pledge, we have created the Community-First Infrastructure Initiative as a concrete step toward being a good neighbor where we build and operate.
- We’ll pay our way to ensure our datacenters don’t increase your electricity prices.
- We’ll minimize our water use and replenish more of your water than we use.
- We’ll create jobs for your residents.
- We’ll add to the tax base that funds your local hospitals, schools, parks, and libraries.
- We’ll strengthen your community by investing in local AI training and nonprofits..
Our Datacenter Community Pledge
Contribute to a sustainable future
We will design and operate our datacenters to support Microsoft’s climate goals and become carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste before 2030.
Advance community prosperity and well-being
We will deliver significant local, economic, social, and environmental benefits.
Operate responsibly as a good neighbor
We will partner closely with communities and operate in a way that respects the local environment.
About our datacenters
Community investments
Project updates from our partners
Restoring Critical Wetland Habitat in Iowa: Solutions for Biodiversity, Flooding, & Water Quality
Protecting critical habitat and downstream communities in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, by restoring oxbow wetlands; a natural solution to reduce flood risk, restore biodiversity, and improve water quality.
Mitigating Climate Change with Woodland Restoration & Oak Regeneration in Polk County, Iowa, USA
Drake University and Polk County Conservation take a rigorous science based approach to increasing carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation through ecological restoration.