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Torrey community members oppose proposed expansion of power plant
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Community members in Torrey, Yates County, oppose the proposed expansion of the Greenidge Power Plant, now renamed Vulcan, which would add a data center. They have called for a 12-month moratorium on the project amid concerns about transparency, environmental impact, and property values.
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Local opposition and a state moratorium on hyperscale data centers are blocking your facility expansion plans in New York. You need to engage local authorities immediately or risk delays that could halt your project for a year or more.
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