Vulcan Elements

Jail controversy, AI data center concerns and broadband expansion dominate Yates County meeting

Yates County residents raised significant concerns about Vulcan Elements' plan to transform the Greenidge Generation site in Dresden into an AI data center, citing potential issues with electricity demand, environmental impact, and noise. They urged lawmakers to consider a local moratorium on AI data centers. While no direct action was taken, the issue was a major point of debate during the county Legislature meeting.