Digital Power Network Highlights Role of Flexible Computing Loads in Powering the Grid
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Digital Power Network (DPN), the nation’s leading coalition of Bitcoin miners and digital infrastructure developers, submitted a formal statement to the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee in response to its hearing, “To Identify Challenges to Meeting Increased Electricity Demand.”
In the statement, DPN Director of Government Relations & Public Policy Hailey Miller highlighted the role of Bitcoin mining facilities as large flexible loads that can rapidly curtail or shift energy usage to support grid stability. Representing over 75% of U.S. public Bitcoin mining computing power, DPN emphasized that high-performance digital infrastructure can be a powerful asset in building the next-generation energy grid.
“Bitcoin mining data centers are not just energy consumers, they are highly controllable loads that can dial down demand within seconds, acting as real-time shock absorbers for the grid,” said Miller. “In Texas, this model is already working, and we believe it can be scaled nationwide to enhance resilience, integrate renewables, and meet America’s growing energy needs.”
Citing case studies from ERCOT and voluntary curtailments by major mining firms, DPN underscored that mining operations in Texas alone represent over 2,300 MW of flexible load, enough to power nearly half a million homes. These facilities increasingly participate in demand response programs, providing vital grid services during peak demand or emergencies.
DPN’s statement also highlighted how Bitcoin miners are catalyzing new energy infrastructure, particularly in rural and economically distressed communities, by anchoring renewable projects, monetizing stranded energy, and building local grid capacity. The statement urged Congress to enact policies that:
Formally recognize and incentivize demand-side flexibility through capacity markets and emergency programs;
Streamline permitting and encourage energy infrastructure investment, particularly where miners help finance new generation and transmission assets;
Ensure a balanced, data-driven approach to digital asset energy use, grounded in sustainability trends and operational efficiency;
Support U.S. leadership in high-performance computing by creating a stable regulatory environment that keeps innovation, and energy-intensive workloads, onshore.
“If the U.S. wants to win the global race for technological dominance, we need to support the industries already leading the charge,” said Miller. “Bitcoin miners are investing in American energy infrastructure, stabilizing our grid, and driving innovation in controllable demand. With the right policies, they can be a cornerstone of our clean energy future.”
The full statement submitted to the Senate Committee is available here.