Utilities

Power
Nevada's Utilities Agency Eyes Blockchain for Energy Credit System
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is looking to implement blockchain for its energy credit tracking system.
Power

Washington electric cables
Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests
Franklin, Washington State, is the latest U.S. county to have suspended new utility applications from crypto mining farms over spiking power demands.
Washington electric cables

Walmart
Walmart Patent Eyes Crypto Payments for Power Supply Precision
Retail giant Walmart is exploring a way to let households manage their electricity bills with prepayments in cryptocurrency.
Walmart

electricity pylons
China's State Electricity Firm Eyes Blockchain for Internet of Energy
China State Grid Corporation, the country's state-owned power utility, is looking to blockchain to advance its plans for an "Internet of Energy."
electricity pylons

NY power plant
New York Power Providers Cleared to Hike Rates for Crypto Miners
Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.
NY power plant

power, energy
Austrian Energy Group Eyes Blockchain With Vienna Test
Wien Energie intends to pilot blockchain products in a sustainably designed Viennese urban district this year.
power, energy

Power grid
Bitcoin Prices Spark Demand for Washington's Cheap Electricity
The Central Washington region of the U.S. has reported surging demand from bitcoin miners for its cheap hydropower as price gains continue.
Power grid

Utility
Australia's Origin Energy to Trial Blockchain Power Trading
One of Australia's largest power providers is working with blockchain startup Power Ledger on a platform aimed to facilitate energy trading.
Utility

Power
Major European Power Utility Launches Twin Blockchain Trials
Dutch power utility TenneT is taking part in a pair of blockchain trials over the coming months focused on distributed energy transfer.
Power

electricity
Bitcoin Smart Meters Could Revolutionise How South Africans Pay for Power
A Johannesburg energy management company has integrated bitcoin wallets into its smart meters.
electricity