Nebraska lawmakers have unanimously passed LB 526, a bill imposing new regulations on large-scale crypto mining operations using over 1 megawatt of electricity. The legislation requires these miners to bear the costs of infrastructure upgrades, publicly report their energy use, and accept electricity service interruptions during periods of grid strain. Specifically targeting commercial miners, the bill received a 49-0 vote in the legislature and is now awaiting Governor Jim Pillen's approval, with the law set to take effect on October 1 if signed. Public utilities are granted authority to manage these operations to mitigate energy demands as states like Arizona and Kentucky begin to adjust their regulations around crypto mining. The bill aims to ensure that the expanding crypto mining sector does not adversely impact Nebraska's energy infrastructure. Should the governor remain silent on the bill, it will automatically become law without his signature.

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