[TheCaptain4815]

The underlying problem is energy creation, not usage. If we had nuclear power plants everywhere and energy "too cheap to meter", no one would bat an eye at BTC energy usage. We need to stop thinking energy conservation, and start thinking on how we can GROW sustainable energy usage. People live better with more energy.

[Arainach]

This is incorrect. Any increase in production would be consumed by miners without turning down other energy sources. This is sheer energy waste.

[timeon]

This thinking drives climate change.

There is no perpetual motion.

[TheCaptain4815]

That's because we're stuck with loads of dirty energy. The ultimate goal should be unlimited energy for everyone, but only sustainable energy. That first portion is rarely mentioned in the climate change community.