Heartland: Power Limits Kill Proposed Crypto Mining Project in Wessington Springs
A portion of the proposed site for a cryptocurrency mining facility north of Prospect Hill Cemetery is shown. The project will not move forward after power capacity limitations were identified.
A proposed cryptocurrency mining project that recently drew significant public attention will not move forward in Wessington Springs, according to Heartland Energy officials.
Heartland Energy serves as the wholesale electricity supplier for Wessington Springs and 28 other municipalities throughout South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.
Mike Malone, chief financial officer for Heartland, said the project …
