New York Denies Air Permit to Gasoline-Fired Bitcoin Mining Plant

The news follows the New York State Assembly’s decision to impose a two-year moratorium on fossil-fired mining.

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Greenidge Generating Station in Finger Lakes has operated as a coal-fired plant for years and turned to Bitcoin mining in 2020.

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But, after Greenidge’s air quality permits expired in 2021

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the state was divided on how its license renewal would affect the environment.

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In a statement, Greenidge said it would appeal the decision, adding:

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“Consistent with the provisions of the SAPA

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, we can continue running uninterrupted under our existing Title V Air Permit

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