What I'm about to point out is NOT to create an argument. It's not to put anyone in a negative light. I'm simply creating discussion in the forum to make sure all members of the bitcoin mining community are protected and KNOW what they are possibly getting into. I too am interested in the place.
HOWEVER, BEFORE COMMITTING TO THIS LOCATION, ONE MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:This is the most important paragraph of the following article: http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/High-Capacity-Data-Centers-Blindsided-by-Increase-in-Utilities-Charges.htmlUrged by staff, commissioners agreed in December 2014 to impose a moratorium on all new applications for large amounts of power — 1 average megawatt or more — to give staff time to study how to handle a potential spike in demand.
The moratorium was later refined to only “high-density” applicants
whose businesses would use 250 kilowatt hours of electricity per square foot of space per year, but less than 5 average megawatts overall. Users of more than 5 megawatts need a power contract with the PUD.
Now here is the math:400 Amp service in the location. If one uses 80% of the 400 amps to be safe, this would be 320 amps.
320 Amps x 240 Volts = 76,800 Watts OR 76.8 kW
Your demand would be 76.8 kW per hour x 730 hours in a month = 56,064 kWh in a month (730 hours)
56,064 kWh x 12 months in a year = 672,768 kWH
Now, the paragraph wants us to divide the 672,768 kWh in a year by the square feet of the location. The square feet of the location is 1,000 feet.
672,768 kWh divided by 1,000 square feet = 672.768 kWh per square foot in a year. THIS IS MORE THAN THE 250 kWh OF ELECTRICITY ALLOWED.
Again, this was NOT to create an argument. I'm not trying to become enemies with anyone. I'm simply trying to create discussion to determine if it is worth it or not.
I'm actually interested in the place and I have requested an application to fill out. However, I'm not following through if I find out it is in Chelan County. It is sounding more and more like Chelan County may have to be avoided like the plague.
Best Regards,
David
EDIT: I think, for starters, we need to know the location or at least the county it is in.
