Earlier this year, the Energy Information Administration Attempted to conduct a survey By limiting energy usage for bitcoin mining under emergency authorization law, the government bypasses the traditional investigation process, which requires a period of public comment from surveyed members of the public and industry participants.
This attempted investigation was conducted under highly questionable circumstances and with very little justification for its urgency. Riot Platforms and the Texas Blockchain Council filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction Opposing the investigation in Waco, Texas.
In the final agreement, EIA agreed to voluntarily end collection under the emergency situation and destroy all information it had received up until the court’s ruling.
a A new notice has been published The usual procedures for a public comment period will be followed.
Today, from 12:00-1:30pm CST, EIA will host a webinar to discuss issues surrounding energy use in bitcoin mining and information relevant to the operation of mining sites in the United States.
Can register here To watch the webinar, there will be a form during the registration process where you can submit questions that will be expected to be answered during the webinar.
As we have said in the past when reporting on agency action in this area, if you attend and submit questions, we ask that you do so respectfully and seriously.
