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Home»ADOPTION NEWS»Bitcoin mining plan that could ‘flatten’ energy bills in Minnesota town halted due to noise concerns
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Bitcoin mining plan that could ‘flatten’ energy bills in Minnesota town halted due to noise concerns

By Crypto FlexsSeptember 26, 20244 Mins Read
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Bitcoin mining plan that could ‘flatten’ energy bills in Minnesota town halted due to noise concerns
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Colocation service provider Revolve Labs has withdrawn its application to build a Bitcoin mining facility outside the rural southwestern Minnesota town of Windham after residents raised concerns about noise and the impact on home values.

The decision was made in response to feedback the company received, the Minnesota Star Tribune, a local newspaper, reported Wednesday. “Our commitment is to operate in a way that aligns with the values ​​and priorities of our community, and we know that collaboration is essential to achieving that,” Jeff St. Onge, Revolve Labs’ senior operations manager, told the outlet.

According to the report, Revolve Labs, which rebranded from Bit 49 in July 2023, said the facility would have generated a service fee of $35,000 per month for the town, while Jason Sykora, the town’s utility manager, said the facility would have “flattened the electricity bill for the next three years.”

Despite assurances from Revolve that the proposed site would reduce potential noise pollution from air cooling fans, residents said this remained a major concern, citing noise complaints from an already established Bitcoin mining facility in Glencoe, within the state.

But at a hearing in late August, others also raised concerns about the impact on home values ​​and questioned the overall societal benefits of cryptocurrency mining, reportedly leading the county to recommend a moratorium on conditional use permits for such operations.

According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, reactions to the decision were mixed. Local store owner Hilary Mathis, who is running for mayor, said, “(Residents) are very happy that their current worries are over.” But Sikora said she was disappointed that more people didn’t give the proposal a fair chance, and that the money it would have generated would have provided the city with much-needed funding.

Revolve Labs operates Bitcoin mining facilities and supplies, repairs, and hosting services across the United States, with a capacity of 537 PH/s, according to its website. In March, it signed a contract with public Bitcoin miner MARA to provide site management and support services.

Block reached out to Revolve Labs for a response.

The Unexpected Consequences of Bitcoin Mining Halt

Revolve Labs’ decision follows similar news last week that sparked debate about the unintended consequences of shutting down Bitcoin mining facilities.

Residents of the northern Norwegian town of Stockmarknes have been trying to get rid of a nearby Bitcoin mining facility after years of noise complaints, which finally led to the operation being shut down earlier this month.

But what residents might not have expected is that their energy bills will spike by as much as 20% next month as the local power company tries to recover lost revenue.

Critics of Bitcoin mining often highlight the massive energy consumption and noise pollution generated by mining facilities. However, proponents of Bitcoin mining argue that it offers significant benefits, especially in areas where there is stagnant or unused energy that would otherwise be wasted. Mining facilities can utilize this excess energy to stabilize the grid by acting as a variable load. This helps to absorb excess electricity during periods of low demand, ultimately reducing energy waste and lowering costs for other consumers.

In Texas, for example, Bitcoin miners have been credited with helping lower electricity prices by spreading fixed grid costs over a wider area and providing demand flexibility.

Some people may be willing to take the hit of increased energy costs to avoid the noise of Bitcoin miners, but for others, it’s an unintended consequence that adds to the strain on households in an era of higher living costs.


Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet providing news, research and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is the largest investor in The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the cryptocurrency space. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is an anchor LP of Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to provide objective, influential and timely information on the cryptocurrency industry. Current financial disclosures are as follows:

© 2024 The Block. All rights reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not provided or intended to be legal, tax, investment, financial or other advice.

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