Plattsburgh Pauses Crypto Mining | Montpelier News

Plattsburgh, New York is considering a temporary halt on new crypto operations to protect its energy supply—these massive mining facilities are gobbling up nearly half of the city’s power allotment. Mayor Wendell Hughes says the move isn’t about stifling innovation, but ensuring residents and local businesses aren’t left in the dark. This isn’t the first time: Plattsburgh pioneered this pause back in 2018. Now, with county approval looming, the city aims to strike a balance between tech growth and energy sustainability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0886a31ebd2c462f