FAQ

What cooling system will the data campus use?

The data campus will use a closed-loop system that is sealed and non-consumptive with no discharge to Cayuga Lake.

Will this affect traffic or truck activity in Lansing?

Construction will generate temporary traffic, but ongoing operations will have minimal truck activity compared to the former coal plant. Our construction team will utilize the designated route via Cayuga Drive and minimize travel through residential areas.

When will operations begin?

Site planning is underway, with initial operations expected in late 2026 and full buildout by 2032.

How will the Lansing community benefit?

The project is expected to provide substantial new tax revenue, significant permanent and construction jobs, and an annual community fund supporting schools, parks, and local initiatives.

For more detailed information on community benefits, please visit our designated page here.

What will the compute be used for?

The campus will support AI workloads – technologies that enable computers to analyze data, recognize patterns, and make intelligent recommendations.

Will there be noise impacts?

Advanced cooling fans with ultra-low-noise operation will maintain individual unit sound levels well below local limits. Noise studies will be completed at property boundaries to ensure TeraWulf meets all local noise ordinances.

What about environmental impacts?

Initial screening of NYSHPO determined no impact to archaeological or historic resources. The project sources predominantly zero-carbon power, uses efficient closed-loop cooling, and provides demand response capability – an increasingly important tool as the grid operator integrates more renewable but variable resources. It also revitalizes an idle industrial site, avoiding new land disturbance.

Will there be Bitcoin mining at the site?

No. The campus will be dedicated to supporting AI and HPC workloads.

Where will the workforce come from?

Many workers will be rehired and retrained from the former Cayuga coal plant. The project is a priority for IBEW, Plumbers, and the Building Trades.

What will the site look like?

Modern, low-profile data centers (1-2 stories) with simple, modular exteriors, integrated into existing industrial landscape. Buildings will be positioned to preserve view corridors and equipment will remain within permitted height limits, minimizing visual impacts.

Will this raise electricity prices?

Electricity prices depend on many factors beyond this project, including fuel markets, weather, and statewide demand. However, Zone C of the New York grid has a significant surplus of clean generation. In 2024, average demand was 1.7 GW (peak 2.3 GW) compared to 6.8 GW of generation capacity. Given this surplus, the project is not expected to put upward pressure on prices.

How large could the campus become?

The campus will support up to approximately 300 MW at full buildout. Any required system upgrades will be paid for by TeraWulf, improving grid reliability without passing costs on to ratepayers.

Does the project have the funding it needs?

Yes. TeraWulf is directly funding development. Long-term data center leases will support additional financing.

What is the current zoning?

The campus is located within the Town’s Industrial/Research (IR) District and determined to be a permitted use (“General Processing”).

Could Cornell be involved?

Yes. Cornell is a natural partner and collaboration opportunities are being explored.

propylene glycol FAQs

How much propylene glycol is in the system?

The system uses a food-grade heat transfer fluid that is 30-35% propylene glycol by weight.

The exact volume depends on the final system fill, but the percentage concentration is defined by the product specification.

What would be the environmental impact in a mass-release scenario?

Propylene glycol is not classified as hazardous to the environment and shows very low aquatic toxicity at realistic environmental concentrations.

Key data from the SDS:

  • LC50 for fish: 40,613 mg/L (extremely low toxicity)

  • Rapidly biodegradable: 81–98% degraded in 28 days, depending on test method

  • Not bioaccumulative (log KOW = –1.07)

In short: spill cleanup is required, but the material does not pose a long-term environmental hazard, and emergency classification is minimal.

How would local EMS respond?

Because this product is not classified as hazardous, corrosive, toxic, flammable, or environmentally dangerous, EMS response follows standard non-hazardous liquid spill protocols.

The SDS specifies:

  • No special firefighting hazard

  • No special environmental precautions required

  • Basic PPE (gloves, eye protection)

  • Contain and absorb using sand, sawdust, or absorbent pads, then collect for disposal

There is no requirement for hazmat suits, evacuations, or special breathing apparatus unless aerosol or heated vapor concentrations are unusually high (not applicable to outdoor hydronic systems).

Is there a lethal dose or harmful exposure level?

Propylene glycol has very low toxicity:

• Oral LD50 in rats: 22,000 mg/kg, which is considered “practically non-toxic” by toxicology standards

• Dermal LD50: >2,000 mg/kg (again non-toxic)

• Not a skin sensitizer, not a carcinogen, not an endocrine disruptor, not a reproductive toxin

In plain terms:

You would need to ingest or be exposed to extremely large quantities before experiencing any harmful effect. Propylene glycol is widely used in food and pharmaceuticals for this reason.