Plattsburgh Considers 12-Month Moratorium on AI Data Centers and Crypto Mining Projects

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Plattsburgh, New York, is considering a 12-month moratorium on AI and crypto-related projects, including data centers and mining operations. The proposed ban would prohibit new permits for facilities using 300 kilowatts or more. Mayor Wendell Hughes has not yet approved the measure, with the city council scheduled to reconvene on September 17. The city previously banned bitcoin mining in 2018 due to energy costs. On-chain data shows some firms are shifting toward AI and high-performance computing amid rising expenses and declining token prices.

Odaily Planet Daily report: A public hearing was held in Plattsburgh, New York, to discuss a temporary land use ban on high-energy computational facilities such as AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining. If approved, the ban would suspend the approval of projects with power demands of 300 kilowatts or more for a period of 12 months.

As of Tuesday, Plattsburgh Mayor Wendell Hughes has not approved the ban. The city council plans to reconvene on September 17 to continue reviewing the proposal.

Plattsburgh imposed a 18-month ban on Bitcoin mining in 2018 due to residents' concerns about electricity costs. Currently, some crypto mining companies are shifting toward AI and high-performance computing businesses, as the industry faces increasing mining difficulty, rising electricity costs, and declining token prices. (Cointelegraph)

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