Green Energy

More Energy-Efficient Blockchains Are Possible. Here’s How

Proof-of-stake networks offer decentralization and security while using a fraction of the energy of proof-of-work chains like Bitcoin's. They are the future, says CasperLabs' CTO.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2021

California Agency Backs Green-Energy Pilot Using RSK’s Bitcoin Smart Contracts

The California Energy Commission is funding an experimental market for carbon credit trading on the RSK blockchain, which runs on top of Bitcoin.

Business  ·  7 August 2020
Enterprise Blockchain

IBM Teams With 3 European Power Grids to Build Green Energy Blockchain Platform

IBM has created a new blockchain consortium with power grid operators TenneT, Swissgrid and Terna to help facilitate the transition to renewable energy.

Business  ·  5 May 2020
Europe

Ford Test Driving Blockchain for Energy-Efficient Vehicles

Ten vehicles have been outfitted with geofencing and blockchain capabilities to monitor their fuel efficiency in low-emission zones.

Business  ·  15 October 2019
Green Energy

New York’s ‘Energy Czar’ Talks Future of Blockchain for Energy Grids

As the state of New York works to distribute its energy grid one company, Transactive Grid, hopes to be its blockchain-based payments network.

Markets  ·  18 April 2016
Ethereum

Ethereum Used for ‘First’ Paid Energy Trade Using Blockchain Tech

The Ethereum blockchain is being used by Transactive Grid to log energy created by solar panels so that it can be sold to connected neighbors.

Tech  ·  11 April 2016