The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.

On November 21, Texas’ Public Utilities Commission (PUCT) passed a new rule requiring Bitcoin miners operating on the state’s ERCOT-managed power grid to register with the state and provide essential details about their facilities.

Texas introduces a rule requiring crypto miners on the ERCOT grid to register, aiming to manage energy demands.

Facilities involved in mining must disclose location, ownership structure, energy consumption, and business model on an annual basis

The rule applies specifically to crypto mining facilities that consume more than 75 megawatts of power. Under the rule, they are now required to inform the commission and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) of the facility's location,