Mining wasn't banned in Plattsburgh. They will not allow new mining operations to use the subsidized local utility. Maybe try getting a slight understanding of a topic before freaking out.
How stupid do you have to be to oversell your electricity when you have a fixed subsidised supply? Wtf did they think was going to happen? These guys are blaming Bitcoin, when it is their own economic competence at fault. I wouldn't be surprised if these protoplasmic jellies crawled out of lake Champlain.
