This issue reminds me of "freedom of speech" debates.

I think a principal position could/should be the electrical provider is agnostic to how the power is used.

First they came for the Bitcoin Miners and I said nothing, Next they came for the Hair Dryers and I said nothing.  Then they came for my Refrigerator and there was no one to speak up for my cold beer.

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Canada Has Declared A Local War On Bitcoin Mining

This issue reminds me of "freedom of speech" debates.

I think a principal position could/should be the electrical provider is agnostic to how the power is used.

Analogy:
- I don't support what you are saying but I do support your right to say it.
vs
- I don't support how you are using the power but I do support your "right" to use it.

First they came for the Bitcoin Miners and I said nothing, Next they came for the Hair Dryers and I said nothing.  Then they came for my Refrigerator and there was no one to speak up for my cold beer.