US Intensifies Monitoring of Crypto Mining’s Energy Usage

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to Monitor Electricity Consumption by Cryptocurrency Mining Companies

The EIA is taking action to address the concerns surrounding the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining. In an effort to gather more data on the energy usage of bitcoin miners in the United States, the EIA will be launching a comprehensive survey targeting select mining companies. This initiative is part of an emergency data collection request authorized by the Office of Management and Budget.