<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Rucp2_19rlPxBU00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Rucp2_19rlPxBU00" width="1200" height="600" >CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday morning to hear a rezoning request on the city’s southwest side for a possible cryptocurrency mining operation.The city is looking to rezone more than 38 acres near the West Viking Road Industrial Park for the project.According to documents, the city has been working with Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU) and a cryptocurrency mining operation to move to the property. It’s the same area where CFU plans to build a new power generation facility called the Viking Energy Center. The proposed cryptocurrency mining facility would potentially be located next to the facility.Cryptocurrency mining is the process of validating digital money currencies like Bitcoin.The city mailed letters to surrounding property owners notifying them of the rezoning request on March 19.The city notes cryptocurrency mining facilities have faced backlash because of high energy consumption, noise pollution and other environmental impacts. According to Energy Star, a single crypto transaction can consume more energy than that required to power six homes for a day.As part of the zoning changes, all main buildings and structures must be located at least 200 feet from any residential district.City staff recommends setting a public hearing for the rezoning request for the commission’s next meeting on April 8.</div></body>

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday morning to hear a rezoning request on the city’s southwest side for a possible cryptocurrency mining operation. The city is looking to rezone more than 38 acres near the West Viking Road Industrial Park...

Cedar Falls looking to rezone property for cryptocurrency mining facility

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday morning to hear a rezoning request on the city’s southwest si

Cedar Falls looking to rezone property for cryptocurrency mining facility

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