On October 20, 2025, the Energy Amendment Bill was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. The bill, among other provisions, introduces restrictions on electricity supply to the AI and cryptocurrency mining sectors.
Government Seeks to Manage Power Demand
According to the official website, the initiative is designed to attract investment and support major projects that will drive economic growth and create new jobs. The bill also aims to address the “unprecedented growth in electricity demand.”
The bill states that local authorities intend to prioritize support for sectors such as traditional mining and natural gas production facilities.
Restrictions for AI, Data Centers and Crypto Mining
At the same time, the bill restricts electricity supply for data centers and artificial intelligence projects. It also imposes a complete ban on connecting new cryptocurrency mining facilities in order to prevent excessive grid load and rising energy tariffs.
Previously, local authorities imposed a moratorium on new mining farms in 2022 and later extended it into 2024. If passed, the current bill would make this ban permanent.
Similar measures have appeared in other regions as well.
For example, the United States, Kazakhstan, and parts of China have already imposed strict limits on crypto mining due to grid overload and rising energy costs. This growing trend suggests that more governments may adopt similar policies as electricity demand accelerates worldwide.
Source: https://coinpaper.com/11795/canada-moves-to-block-new-crypto-mining-as-power-demand-surges
