Memo of Opposition to New York State Proposed Moratorium

The DPN wrote a memorandum of opposition to New York Assemblymember Anna Kelles’ proposed bill seeking to impose a moratorium on issuing air permits to carbon-based energy generation supplying proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining operations. This bill also attempts to limit data centers’ ability to connect to the grid. The memo outlines the harmful effects the moratorium will have on New York’s innovation, green energy jobs, and essential revenue streams. Click here to view the letter.