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Bitcoin Mining Rises from the Ashes in Texas Despite Industry Headwinds

Shayan Chowdhury by Shayan Chowdhury
March 23, 2023 - 3:54 pm
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The world of Bitcoin mining is no stranger to the impact of macro events on the industry. In recent times, the collapse of several banks such as SVB bank and Signature bank and the demise of crypto exchange FTX have sent shockwaves through the mining industry. These events have caused Bitcoin miners to rethink their strategies, assess their risks, and make changes to their operations. Bitcoin mining has been through its fair share of ups and downs over the years, facing a myriad of challenges ranging from regulatory pressures to environmental concerns. Despite these headwinds, Bitcoin mining has found a new home in the state of Texas, where it is experiencing a massive boom.

Bitcoin Mining’s Electricity Consumption Rose By 75% In Texas

Despite concerns over bankruptcies in the cryptocurrency industry and worries about energy consumption, Texas continues to experience growth in the sector, with Bitcoin miners driving an increase in power demands, according to a top trade group. 

Lee Bratcher, the President of the Texas Blockchain Council, reported that Bitcoin miners in the state consume around 2,100 megawatts of power, representing a 75% increase in power usage compared to the previous year and nearly triple that of the 12 months prior.

Data from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) shows that the power demands of Bitcoin miners in the state amount to approximately 3.7% of the lowest forecast peak load for this year. However, despite this significant demand, the President of the Texas Blockchain Council, Lee Bratcher, acknowledged that the Bitcoin mining industry had faced challenges recently, including two prominent bankruptcies and some miners scaling back their expansions.

Additionally, the cryptocurrency industry is grappling with new federal regulations. These include a proposed 30% tax on electricity consumption for digital mining and calls from the US Treasury Secretary and commodities regulator for the development of a regulatory framework.

Texas Brings New Resolution For Miners

This year, New York implemented a ban on certain types of cryptocurrency mining that rely on fossil fuel-generated power, and other states are anticipated to do the same. However, in Texas, certain counties have provided tax incentives, and Bitcoin miners remain attracted to the state’s abundant wind and solar power resources, which have the potential to meet approximately 39% of ERCOT’s energy requirements in 2023.

“Bitcoin mining is a very energy intensive business, which is why we tend to find places like West Texas to be full of Bitcoin miners,” said Matt Prusak, chief commercial officer at U.S. Bitcoin Corp, which has one of its mining operations in a 280-megawatt wind farm in Texas. 

Last month, the McCamey site in Texas consumed 173,000-megawatt hours of power, with approximately 60% of the power supplied by the grid and almost 40% from a nearby wind farm. To put this into perspective, the average American household uses roughly 10-megawatt hours of power in a year, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Joshua Rhodes, a research scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, said, “There are a lot of Bitcoin mines that are trying to connect to the system. If all of them were to connect in the timelines that they are looking to connect, then it probably would present an issue to the grid because that load would be growing way faster than it ever has before.”

Texas has been at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoption, with friendly regulations making it a sanctuary for many mining firms and blockchain companies. Now, Cody Harris, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, has introduced a new law to safeguard miners and hodlers in the state. According to the resolution shared by Cody, the “Bitcoin economy is welcome” in Texas.

In conclusion, the Bitcoin mining boom in Texas is a testament to the resilience of the industry in the face of adversity. Despite regulatory pressures and environmental concerns, Bitcoin miners have found a new home in Texas, where they can take advantage of the state’s low energy costs and friendly regulatory environment. As the industry continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see more and more miners setting up operations in Texas, cementing its place as a key player in the Bitcoin mining landscape.

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Shayan Chowdhury

Shayan Chowdhury

Shayan Chowdhury is a freelance writer and digital nomad. He loves thinking, learning and writing about the crypto space. He is a crypto enthusiast who has gathered 3 years of writing experience. Through his in-depth research about the Web3 and analysis, he delivers high-quality engaging articles with clarity.Besides being a skilled journalist, he is a professional video editor. In the era of blockchain, he aspires to touch overwhelming success. He now works for BlockchainReporter as a news writer.

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