Oneonta Passes Year-Long Moratorium on Data Centers and Crypto Mining
The Town of Oneonta has approved a year-long moratorium on new data centers and cryptocurrency mining, pending final approval from the Department of State. This decision follows public hearings and directly impacts companies like Eco-Yotta, which had plans for a data center in the area.
The Town of Oneonta's legislative body, the Town Board, has enacted a year-long moratorium on the development of new data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations within its jurisdiction. This decision, formalized at a recent meeting, followed the introduction of a local law in March and a subsequent public hearing in April.
The moratorium specifically targets areas like County Road Nine, where the company Eco-Yotta has expressed intentions to construct a data center. The newly approved measure is contingent upon final authorization from the Department of State before it can officially take effect.