Bitcoin mining saved Texas $18B, boosted grid stability
BTC mining aids Texas’ grid stability, cutting $18 billion in costs by replacing gas peaker plants with efficient demand response.
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BTC mining aids Texas’ grid stability, cutting $18 billion in costs by replacing gas peaker plants with efficient demand response.
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