State-backed power plant expansion tied to bitcoin mining faces backlash in North Texas

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Residents in Granbury gathered at a public meeting hosted by the state environmental agency regarding Constellation Energy's plan to build a new power plant next to existing ones, causing concerns among the community. The controversy extended beyond the new plant, with complaints about noise from a cryptocurrency company's bitcoin mine operating on Constellation Energy's property, leading to health issues and loss of sleep for residents.

Constellation Energy's proposal to build new turbines for electricity generation raised environmental concerns as it could result in increased emissions, requiring measures like planting millions of trees to offset the carbon dioxide release. The crowd, representing diverse political affiliations, united in expressing worries over the impact of air emissions and noise pollution on their health. The Texas Energy Fund's support for projects like Wolf Hollow III received scrutiny, with concerns raised about taxpayer-funded support for fossil fuel industry activities and potential health risks associated with the new power plant.