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[City of Plattsburgh, New York Proposes Suspension of Crypto Mining and AI Data Center Approvals] The City of Plattsburgh, New York, is reviewing a temporary land use moratorium targeting high-energy consumption computing facilities, including cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers. If passed, projects with electricity usage of 300 kilowatts or more will face a 12-month approval suspension. The proposal responds to local residents' concerns about electricity costs, with the town council scheduled to hold a vote on September 17.