United States lawmakers prioritize building energy infrastructure for Bitcoin mining, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC). Nazar Khan, CTO of TeraWulf, emphasizes that electrical load variability is crucial for these operations. Bitcoin miners can adjust energy consumption quickly to respond to grid demand, unlike AI and HPC centers that need a constant energy stream of 400-500 megawatts. Many utility providers struggle to meet the high energy demands of AI and HPC. Khan stresses that successful integration of these large loads is essential for growth. Additionally, operating costs differ significantly, with Bitcoin mining at $500 per kilowatt hour compared to $5000-$8000 for AI or HPC. Companies like Google and Microsoft are turning to nuclear power to meet energy needs. Recent political support suggests focus will increase on mining and data center operations to maintain competitiveness.

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