**Digital Marathon: Sustainable Innovation in Bitcoin Mining in Finland**
Marathon Digital Holdings has taken a significant step in changing the narrative around Bitcoin mining by harnessing excess heat generated from the mining process to provide heating to communities in Finland. Here is a summary of the company’s sustainable initiatives:
### **Sustainable Heating Initiative**
- **Heating Provision**: Marathon now provides heating to around 80,000 residents in Finland. This is the result of an innovative approach that combines technology and environmental responsibility.
- **Pilot Project**: The initiative began with a pilot project in June, where the company provided heating to 11,000 homes in the Satakunta region, and has now been expanded to cover an additional 67,000 residents.
### **District Heating Technology**
- Marathon uses district heating technology, which harnesses excess heat from Bitcoin mining to centrally heat water and distribute it through underground pipes to homes.
### **The Importance of This Initiative**
- **Environmental Impact**: Stakeholders, including venture capitalist Daniel Batten, emphasize that harnessing heat from Bitcoin mining is no longer just an idea, but a reality that is being implemented on an increasing scale. It also helps reduce the environmental impact of mining operations.
- **Commitment to Renewable Energy**: In addition to the heating project, Marathon also recently acquired a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, to bolster its renewable energy portfolio. This move is expected to reduce energy costs and support wider adoption of renewable energy.