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US EIA Tracks Cryptocurrency Power Use

January 17, 2024
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US EIA Tracks Cryptocurrency Power Use

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has unveiled plans to intensify its monitoring of electricity consumption by cryptocurrency mining companies operating within the United States. This initiative, announced on Wednesday, entails launching a survey of select bitcoin miners to gather comprehensive data on their energy usage. The EIA’s move follows heightened scrutiny of cryptocurrency miners in recent years due to concerns over their significant energy consumption and its impact on power grids and carbon emissions. By closely tracking the electricity demands of these mining operations, the EIA aims to better understand how power usage for cryptocurrency mining is evolving, identify regions experiencing concentrated mining growth, and assess the sources of electricity utilized by these operations.

The EIA’s survey will not only provide insights into the changing power demands of cryptocurrency mining but also shed light on the geographical distribution of mining activities and the types of electricity sources utilized. This comprehensive approach seeks to address the growing interest in quantifying the energy consumption of cryptocurrency mining, which has emerged as a significant concern in the broader context of energy usage and sustainability. With mounting pressure to assess and mitigate the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining, the EIA’s efforts represent a proactive step towards gathering accurate data to inform policy decisions and industry practices.

Despite the EIA’s acknowledgment of the significant energy demand associated with cryptocurrency mining, the agency emphasizes the need for better data to substantiate these activities and address lingering questions. Glenn McGrath, a representative from the EIA, underscores the complexity of quantifying cryptocurrency mining energy use and acknowledges the agency’s ongoing efforts to gather more comprehensive information. The EIA’s commitment to quantifying cryptocurrency mining energy usage aligns with broader efforts to understand and address the environmental implications of emerging technologies, with the aim of promoting sustainability and responsible energy consumption practices.

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