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dsbatten on Nostr: State by state, US is starting to realize they NEED Bitcoin mining Today, Portland ...

State by state, US is starting to realize they NEED Bitcoin mining

Today, Portland Press Herald ...

* circulation covers 263 municipalities
* substantial digital audience of 1.5 million users-per-month

covered how Bitcoin mining can stabilize Maine's stressed and aged grid

Key quotes:

"In storms and high electricity demand events, like Winter Storm Heather last year, miners turned off their servers (think a flick of the switch), freeing power for critical services and helping stabilize the grid. "

"We’ve seen an estimated 10-36% hike from 2024 to 2025. Digital mining could ... lower energy costs for the state/consumer."