The energy use of the miners have been a topic of debate globally. Most recently, A group of seven Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), said they are looking into the energy usage and carbon emissions of the bitcoin mining industry in Texas, where many miners have setup their operations. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) also expressed concerns that bitcoin mining’s enormous demand for energy in Texas is straining the state’s grid, adversely impacting consumers and U.S. climate goals.
Canadian Energy Provider Hydro-Québec Proposes Stopping Electricity Supply to Blockchain Industry
