Empowering America’s Digital Energy Future
2024 Highlights & 2025 Look Ahead
Some highlights and what is in store.
Our Mission
Accelerate energy infrastructure opportunities using four key pillars
Digital Energy Council (DEC) is the first member association focused solely on digital energy. DEC works to advance policies that promote responsible and sustainable energy development, grid resilience, maintain United States competitiveness, and protect national security.
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Provide Federal policymakers and key stakeholders information and education needed to inform sound policy, rulemaking, and directives.
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Be the leading voice to both public and private entities promoting the industry with a data driven strategy.
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Align digital energy ecosystems to integrate energy development for everyday life.
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Bring together a diverse set of voices and expertise to create opportunities for the U.S. to lead in responsible mining and energy development.
Key Policy Areas
U.S. Energy Development
Digital energy offers the United States an unprecedented opportunity to achieve climate goals, develop energy infrastructure, advance national security, and provide more economic opportunity in rural areas.
National Security
Energy security is national security. Emerging technology is accelerating the energy transition and enhancing grid security, a top priority for the United States. All options must be explored, including incorporating digital energy opportunities.
Economic Advancement
Digital energy is creating opportunities for rural and underserved communities, providing high-paying jobs, and enabling greater access to the financial system.
Policy Responses
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September 28, 2023 - Statement for Record House Energy and Commerce Committee
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May 29, 2024 - Statement for Record Senate Energy and Natural Resources: Examine the Opportunities, Risks, and Challenges Associated with Growth in Demand for Electric Power in the United States.
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June 4, 2024 - Statement for Record House Energy and Commerce Committee: House Energy and Commerce Hearing Summary “Powering AI: Examining America’s Energy and Technology Future”
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July 30, 2024 - Statement for Department of Energy Secretary Advisory Board regarding the opportunities associated with growth in demand for electric power in the United States and the role of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Science, Security, and Technology (FASST) initiative.
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November 11, 2024 - Response to Department of Energy request for information regarding Frontiers in AI for Science Security and Technology (FASST) Initiative.
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December 9, 2024 Post-Technical Conference Comments for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Large Loads Co-Located at Generating Facilities under AD24-11
News
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Exploring Alternatives to Hyperscale at the USEA Energy Tech Forum
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USEA Power Sector Podcast 88: Digital Energy Council Founder & President Tom Mapes
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Digital Energy Council Celebrates One Year Anniversary: A Year of Milestones and Impact
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EIA prepares for second attempt to survey bitcoin miners about electricity consumption
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Unsolved mystery: How much power is crypto using?
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Bitcoin environmental battles heat up in US
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Crypto Mining Gets Its Own Lobbying Voice in Washington
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![Crypto mining lobby group to dispel misconceptions in Washington DC: Founder]()
Crypto mining lobby group to dispel misconceptions in Washington DC: Founder
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School choice group goes on the air to squeeze GOP 2024 candidates
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![Digital Energy Council Launches Championing Synergy Between Energy and Bitcoin & Crypto Mining]()
Digital Energy Council Launches Championing Synergy Between Energy and Bitcoin & Crypto Mining
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![White House Proposes 30% Energy Tax To Address Environmental Crypto Mining Costs]()
White House Proposes 30% Energy Tax To Address Environmental Crypto Mining Costs
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Environmental impacts of crypto mining under microscope in Senate
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