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Plattsburgh Considers Extending Ban to AI Data Centers and Crypto Mining
The New York town that previously imposed an 18‑month ban on Bitcoin mining is debating a new temporary moratorium that would halt approvals for high‑energy computing facilities, including AI data centers and crypto mining operations.
Plattsburgh, New York, is evaluating a short‑term land‑use moratorium that would restrict new projects requiring 300 kW or more of power. The proposal targets “certain high‑energy computing facilities,” covering both cryptocurrency mining and artificial‑intelligence data centers.
Public hearing and council timeline
Mayor Wendell Hughes and the common council held a public hearing where residents voiced concerns. The council has not yet voted on the measure; a follow‑up meeting is set for September 17.
Background on the town’s mining ban
Plattsburgh was among the first U.S. jurisdictions to ban Bitcoin (BTC) mining outright, enacting an 18‑month moratorium in 2018 in response to local worries about electricity costs.
Industry shift toward AI and HPC
Amid rising power prices and declining token values, many crypto mining firms have redirected resources toward AI and high‑performance computing workloads.
Source & attribution
News Source
- Publisher
- Cointelegraph
- Original date
- September 8, 2026, 9:33 PM
- Original headline
- New York town weighs crypto mining and AI data center ban