[8-K] Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Greenidge Generation Holdings (GREE) entered a Stipulation of Settlement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, creating a pathway to resolve proceedings over renewal of the Title V Air Permit for its Dresden, NY power facility. The agreement sets new greenhouse gas limits, measured on a 12‑month rolling basis, of 475,683.48 tons CO₂e in Permit Year 1, 475,683.48 in Year 2, 428,115.13 in Year 3, 380,426.78 in Year 4, and 358,071.27 in Year 5, with a cap of 358,071.27 tons CO₂e thereafter unless modified.

The Department will issue a draft permit with substantially the same conditions as the 2021 application plus the agreed GHG limits, followed by public notice, comment, and a 45‑day EPA review. During Years 3–4, emissions tied to power dispatched above the level at the time of the June 2022 denial won’t count toward those years’ limits, provided total emissions do not exceed the prior year’s actual limit. Greenidge’s existing Title V permit remains valid through this process, and a final permit will be issued upon completion and withdrawal of the pending appeal.

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Environmental & Regulatory Analyst

Administrative settlement sets staged GHG caps and a clear permit process.

The settlement with the NYS DEC outlines specific annual Title V greenhouse gas limits and a defined path for permit modification and renewal. The limits step down from 475,683.48 tons CO₂e in Permit Years 1–2 to 358,071.27 tons CO₂e in Year 5, then hold at that level unless a later modification is granted.

Process-wise, the Department will issue a draft permit, open public comment, and allow a 45‑day EPA review. A final permit follows completion of these steps and withdrawal of the company’s pending appeal. The current permit remains valid under state administrative procedure during this period, reducing operational uncertainty.

Operational flexibility exists in Years 3–4: emissions associated with grid dispatch above the level at the June 2022 denial do not count toward those years’ limits, while total emissions cannot exceed the immediately preceding year’s actual limit. Actual impact will depend on dispatch levels, the comment process, and final permit terms.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

November 7, 2025

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

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Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			001-40808 (Commission File Number)			86-1746728 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
1159 Pittsford-Victor Road, Suite 240 Pittsford, New York 14534
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(315) 536-2359
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $.0001			GREE			The Nasdaq Global Select Market
8.50% Senior Notes due 2026			GREEL			The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Emerging growth company   ☒ 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 1.01 – Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On November 7, 2025, Greenidge Generation LLC (“Greenidge”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), entered into a Stipulation of Settlement (the “Stipulation”) with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (the “Department”), which provides a pathway to resolve ongoing administrative and judicial proceedings concerning renewal of Greenidge’s Title V Air Permit for its power generation facility in Dresden, New York (the “Facility”) consistent with New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Pursuant to the terms of the Stipulation, Greenidge submitted to the Department an application (the “Application”), supplementing the Title V Air Permit renewal application previously submitted by Greenidge to the Department on March 5, 2021 (the “2021 Permit Renewal Application”), to modify and renew its existing Title V Air Permit to incorporate new greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions limits and related monitoring and reporting requirements set forth in Schedule 1 of the Stipulation.

Pursuant to the terms of the Stipulation, the Department agreed to process the Application pursuant to the New York State Uniform Procedures Act and 6 NYCRR Part 621, and issue a draft Title V permit modification and renewal (the “Draft Title V Permit”) that includes substantially the same conditions as the 2021 Permit Renewal Application and the GHG limits and reporting obligations agreed upon in the Stipulation. The Draft Title V Permit will be subject to a public notice and comment period in addition to a 45-day review period by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Upon completion of the administrative process and withdrawal of Greenidge’s pending appeal before the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department, the Department shall issue a final Title V Air Permit consistent with the GHG emission limits set forth in Schedule 1 of the Stipulation. The GHG emissions limits established in Schedule 1 of the Stipulation are as follows (measured in tons of CO₂e per year, on a 12-month rolling average): (i) 475,683.48 in Permit Year 1; (ii) 475,683.48 in Permit Year 2; (iii) 428,115.13 in Permit Year 3; (iv) 380,426.78 in Permit Year 4; and (v) 358,071.27 in Permit Year 5.

The Stipulation provides that, during Permit Years 3 and 4, to the extent that the Facility is dispatched to provide power to the grid above the number of megawatts (MW) it provided to the grid at the time of the Department’s June 2022 denial of the 2021 Permit Renewal Application, the emissions associated with the increased MWs shall not count toward the emissions limits in Permit Years 3 and 4; provided, however, that the Facility’s emissions in Permit Years 3 and 4 shall not exceed the actual emissions limit for the immediately preceding Permit Year, as applicable.

The Stipulation further provides that, following Permit Year 5 (provided that the Facility operates under the final Title V Air Permit), the Facility’s GHG emissions may not exceed 358,071.27 tons of CO₂e per year unless expressly authorized by the Department in the form of a subsequent permit modification.

Greenidge’s existing Title V Air Permit remains valid pursuant to Section 401(2) of the New York State Administrative Procedure Act throughout the administrative process set forth in the Stipulation.

The foregoing description of the Stipulation does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Stipulation, including Schedule 1 thereto, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated in its entirety herein by reference.

Item 8.01 – Other Events.

On November 7, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing its entry into the Stipulation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
10.1						Stipulation of Settlement, dated November 7, 2025, by and between Greenidge Generation LLC and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
99.1						Press Release, dated November 7, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.
By:			/s/ Jordan Kovler
Name:			Jordan Kovler
Title:			Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 10, 2025

FAQ

What did Greenidge (GREE) announce in its 8-K?

It entered a Stipulation of Settlement with the NYS DEC outlining a pathway to modify and renew its Title V Air Permit with new GHG limits.

What GHG emission limits apply under the agreement?

Permit Year 1: 475,683.48 tons CO₂e; Year 2: 475,683.48; Year 3: 428,115.13; Year 4: 380,426.78; Year 5: 358,071.27; then 358,071.27 unless modified.

What is the permitting process outlined for GREE?

DEC will issue a draft permit for public notice and comment plus a 45-day EPA review, then a final permit upon process completion and appeal withdrawal.

How do Years 3–4 dispatch provisions work?

Emissions from grid dispatch above the level at the June 2022 denial won’t count toward Years 3–4 limits, but total emissions can’t exceed the prior year’s actual limit.

Does Greenidge’s current Title V permit remain in effect?

Yes. The existing permit remains valid under New York’s administrative procedure throughout the outlined process.

What happens after Permit Year 5?

GHG emissions may not exceed 358,071.27 tons CO₂e per year unless the DEC authorizes a later permit modification.