{"id":54104,"date":"2025-10-22T00:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T00:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=54104"},"modified":"2025-10-22T00:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T00:49:03","slug":"british-columbia-locks-out-new-crypto-miners-from-the-grid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=54104","title":{"rendered":"British Columbia Locks Out New Crypto Miners from the Grid"},"content":{"rendered":"
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British Columbia has officially decided to slam the door on new crypto mining projects looking to tap into the province\u2019s power supply. The permanent ban means no new mining operations will be allowed to connect to the public electricity grid. The government says this is about protecting the province\u2019s energy for industries that actually contribute jobs and long-term revenue. Power utility BC Hydro, which delivers electricity to most of the region, is now off-limits for future miners.<\/span><\/p>\n

This decision follows a moratorium <\/span>that was<\/span> first put in place <\/span>back<\/span> in 2022 and later extended in 2024.<\/span> Now, the temporary freeze has become permanent. Lawmakers are making it clear that energy-hungry mining operations are no longer part of the province\u2019s future vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Gets the Power Now? Not the Miners<\/span><\/h2>\n

Instead of supporting crypto miners, British Columbia is turning its attention to sectors it believes have a stronger economic impact. <\/span>That includes traditional industries <\/span>like<\/span> natural gas and mining, as well as newer ones <\/span>like<\/span> liquefied natural gas and data centres.<\/span> The government sees these as more dependable sources of jobs and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Starting in 2026, even AI firms and data centres will face electricity caps. The province wants to ensure there\u2019s enough clean energy to go around without letting any single industry soak it all up. Premier David Eby and Energy Minister Adrian Dix both backed the shift, pointing to big projects like the North Coast Transmission Line as part of a long-term plan to keep the grid stable and future-ready.<\/span><\/p>\n

DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in October2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why Crypto Mining Got Singled Out<\/span><\/h2>\n

Crypto mining has been under scrutiny for a while due to its massive electricity demands and limited local economic returns. These operations often set up shop, plug into the grid, and burn through energy without adding much in the way of jobs or taxes. The new law is meant to <\/span>keep those kinds of<\/span> setups from piling pressure on the system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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