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Cipher Digital Hires ERCOT Grid Guru
16 Jun
Summary
- Cipher Digital appointed ERCOT's former director of grid coordination.
- The hire addresses Texas data centers' power access and load flexibility challenges.
- Blevins brings 30 years of power systems experience to the AI infrastructure firm.
Cipher Digital has announced the appointment of Bill Blevins, a former director from ERCOT, to a key leadership position focused on grid operations. This move is significant as data centers in Texas face substantial challenges regarding power market access and load flexibility. Blevins brings extensive experience, having served for 30 years in power systems, including prior roles at NERC and Duke Energy.
At ERCOT, Blevins was instrumental in managing grid operations during the transition to the nodal market in 2011. His responsibilities also encompassed system planning, operations, and the interconnection of large loads and generation facilities. This background directly aligns with the operational complexities faced by entities like bitcoin miners in ERCOT, including decisions on curtailment, interconnection queues, and market strategies.
Cipher Digital, which was formerly a Bitcoin miner, has recently secured several agreements with major hyperscalers, including Amazon Web Services and Google. The company's stock has seen considerable growth, with shares up 76% year-to-date as of 2026-06-16.
