Greenidge Generation, a bitcoin mining facility in New York, has become a controversial topic in the debate over the environmental impact of mining. While some locals support the facility, others have raised concerns about its contribution to harmful algal blooms in Seneca Lake.

The debate has become highly politicized, with conflicting views on the value of the cryptocurrency industry and its environmental cost.

Greenidge occupies a unique role in the industry, generating its own electricity, while other facilities rely on existing energy grids or community-paid power. The recent denial of its Title V air permit renewal application has raised concerns about job losses for its workers and the impact on the local community.