Digital Power Network Opposes New York’s “Sustainable Data Centers Act” as a Threat to Innovation, Grid Stability, and Climate Progress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Digital Power Network (DPN), the nation’s leading coalition of Bitcoin miners and digital infrastructure operators, today issued a statement of opposition to New York Senate Bill 6394, the so-called Sustainable Data Centers Act. The bill would impose sweeping and punitive restrictions on energy usage by data centers, threatening New York’s role as a leader in energy innovation and technological development.
“This bill gets it backward, punishing energy usage instead of rewarding energy innovation,” said Hailey Miller, Director of Government Relations & Public Policy at the Digital Power Network. “Bitcoin miners and digital infrastructure providers are building the most responsive, flexible, and sustainable power users on the grid. Legislation like this threatens to drive those investments out of New York altogether.”
S.6394 would impose burdensome new reporting requirements, prohibit cost-effective fossil fuel contracts regardless of environmental benefit, and mandate financial transfers from data center operators to utility ratepayers, effectively creating a backdoor tax on innovation.
While framed as a climate initiative, the bill ignores the reality that Bitcoin miners are uniquely positioned to enhance grid reliability, accelerate renewable buildout, and mitigate methane emissions through flare gas operations. Instead of supporting these solutions, the proposal targets high-density compute infrastructure without recognizing its role in strengthening energy systems and local economies.
“If passed, this bill would make New York one of the most hostile jurisdictions for digital infrastructure in the country,” Miller continued. “That’s bad policy, bad economics, and a missed opportunity for real climate leadership.”
DPN calls on lawmakers to reject S.6394 and work instead toward forward-looking energy policy that aligns incentives, encourages sustainable buildout, and recognizes the role of digital infrastructure in America’s economic and energy future.
About The Digital Power Network
The Digital Power Network (DPN) represents the largest coalition of Bitcoin miners in the United States. DPN advocates for policies that enable Bitcoin mining to contribute positively to energy innovation, economic growth, and grid resilience. By promoting a balanced regulatory approach, DPN ensures that the U.S. remains at the forefront of digital asset technology.