Residents of Granbury, Texas, have long been concerned about Constellation Energy's plans to expand the Wolf Hollow II power plant for Bitcoin mining.
Plans for Power Plant Expansion
Constellation Energy plans to install new 300 MW gas turbines. According to the company, this will result in an annual increase of over 796,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Environmental Concerns
Environmentalists and the local community are protesting these plans due to potential environmental harm. To offset these emissions, 12 million trees would need to be planted and grown over 10 years.
Noise Complaints from Residents
Local residents are concerned that the new plant will operate with existing Bitcoin mining operations, such as Marathon Digital, which have already caused significant noise issues. Residents consistently complain about low-frequency sounds affecting their health.
Thus, plans to expand the power plant in Texas face significant resistance from local residents and environmentalists, casting doubt on the project's implementation.
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