EIA Withdraws Emergency Bitcoin Mining Survey After Legal Pushback

The Energy Information Administration has dropped its emergency survey on U.S. Bitcoin miners' energy use, following a court challenge led by the Texas Blockchain Council and industry partners.

The EIA's emergency survey aimed to collect data on the energy use of U.S. Bitcoin mining companies, citing concerns over environmental impact and grid stability.
The survey was criticized for its complexity, potential exposure of sensitive information, and lack of evidence supporting the emergency claim.
A temporary restraining order was granted against the EIA, leading to the withdrawal of the survey and the destruction of any collected data.
The decision to drop the survey has been hailed as a victory for the cryptocurrency mining industry and a stand against government overreach.
Future attempts to survey cryptocurrency miners will require proper notice and comment procedures, ensuring public input on the survey’s scope.