[2016-02-01]Cheap Energy Draws Bitcoin Miners To Northwest, Bringing Discriminat

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Low electricity rates in Washington and Oregon have attracted bitcoin miners. But the influx has also courted some controversy after one utility along the Columbia River proposed raising rates specifically on the bitcoiners, according to Northwest News Network, a collaboration of public radio stations. Washington and Oregon have low electric rates on account of hydropower dams.

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/cheap-energy-draws-bitcoin-miners-to-northwest-bringing-discriminatory-rate-hike-controversy/

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"The PUD recently proposed to nearly double the rates for Dedicated Hosting Services in Entiat, Wash., which leases space to bitcoin miners. The company operates out of a former machine tool shop."

This will drive the bitcoin money printing business to China.