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How Bitcoin Mining Is Becoming an Energy Grid Resource
Bitcoin miners are increasingly partnering with power grid operators to provide demand response services, turning a criticized energy consumer into a flexible grid asset. In Texas, ERCOT's pilot program pays miners like Riot Platforms to curtail operations during peak demand, effectively acting as a virtual battery. This episode explores how mining rigs can ramp down in seconds, earning credits while stabilizing the grid. We discuss the economics: a miner earning $50,000 per megawatt-hour in curtailment credits versus typical mining revenue, and why this model could expand to other…
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