New York's Plattsburgh Proposes Temporary Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining and AI Data Centers

TechFlow reports, on September 9, according to Cointelegraph, that the City of Plattsburgh in New York State is reviewing a temporary land use ban targeting high-power computing facilities, explicitly encompassing cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers. If passed, projects consuming 300 kilowatts or more of power would face a 12-month moratorium on approvals.

The proposal directly addresses local residents' concerns over electricity costs. Plattsburgh had previously been the first city in the United States to ban Bitcoin mining in 2018, with the prohibition lasting 18 months. The mayor has not yet approved the new measure, with the town council scheduled to convene on September 17 to continue deliberations and voting.