Hydropower overtakes natural gas as Bitcoin mining’s top energy source
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3 outlets - including Livebitcoinnews, Crypto and Cryptobriefing - are covering this story. Cambridge finds Bitcoin mining is growing cleaner as hydropower leads, while AI diversification remains in its early stages. Bitcoin mining is using more electricity than ever, yet its carbon footprint is growing at a slower pace. Fresh res…
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Bitcoin Mining Shifts Greener as Hydropower Overtakes Natural Gas, Cambridge Says
Cambridge finds Bitcoin mining is growing cleaner as hydropower leads, while AI diversification remains in its early stages. Bitcoin mining is using more electricity than ever, yet its carbon footprint is growing at a slower pace. Fresh res…
Hydropower overtakes gas as Bitcoin mining power use jumps 38%
Cambridge data shows Bitcoin mining power use rose 38% to 190 TWh as hydropower led the mix and low-carbon energy reached 59.4% in late 2025
Hydropower overtakes natural gas as Bitcoin mining’s top energy source
Hydropower has surpassed natural gas as Bitcoin mining's top energy source, with low-carbon energy now powering 59.4% of the network's 190 TWh