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Deputy Managing Attorney

The Greenidge Generating Station on the west shore of Seneca Lake, near Dresden, New York.
February 21, 2025

How much do we subsidize cryptocurrency mining’s electricity use? No one knows.

By Mandy DeRoche & Jacob Elkin  /  Clean Energy Program

Crypto mines have raised electricity rates for households while receiving big discounts and subsidies.

People walk down a large hallways filled with conduit and racks on either side.
February 4, 2025

New Report Examines Electricity Contracts for Data Centers and other Mega-load or Large-load Facilities

By Mandy DeRoche & Jacob Elkin  /  Clean Energy Program

How electricity tariffs can protect households and small businesses from data centers and crypto mines’ enormous energy demands

Data Centers under construction with a gas-fired power plant visible in the background
December 20, 2024

Managing the Growing Energy Demands of Datacenters and Crypto Mining

By Mandy DeRoche  /  Clean Energy Program

How states, utilities, and regulators can address digital energy demands to strengthen the grid.

Gray smoky New York skyline with a large orange sun rising behind it.
September 23, 2024

On Renewable Energy, It’s Up to You, New York

By Hillary Aidun & Mandy DeRoche  /  Northeast Office

Sixty groups submitted a letter asking the Public Service Commission to step up efforts to meet New York’s renewable energy targets

Bitcoin mining machines
March 12, 2024

Cryptocurrency Miners Need to Report their Energy Use

By Mandy DeRoche & Thomas Cmar & Caroline Weinberg  /  Clean Energy Program

The U.S. Energy Information Administration raises concerns about energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining operations, will seek comments on reporting requirements.