MARSHA BLACKBURN, U.S. SENATE

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(01:47:00–01:48:45)

Blackburn spotlighted Tennessee’s energy mix and new tech corridors: “They look at this as high‑paying jobs. They look at this as jobs of the future.” She tied mining siting to TVA reliability and SMRs, and name‑checked local quantum‑network efforts—positioning Bitcoin infrastructure as an industrial policy plank rather than a culture‑war topic.

■ Mining presence statewide; Bitcoin Park (Nashville) as hub
■ TVA + SMRs emphasized for baseload/stability
■ Quantum network efforts in Chattanooga noted
■ Jobs framing used to build local support

✅ @DARecaps: Moderate
State‑level mining policies could introduce tax credits, load‑curtailment revenue, or PILOT agreements that finance teams must classify and disclose. Controllers may need policies for curtailment credits vs. operating income, treatment of power‑hedge instruments, and location‑based carbon reporting. If SMR‑tied contracts emerge, lease vs. service assessment and embedded derivatives might require audit attention. Effects depend on final utility contracts and incentives.