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Cambridge Study Highlights Ethereum's Low Energy Intensity Among Proof-of-Stake Networks

Published on July 12, 2026

Categories: Ethereum Sustainability Technology Research

A new study from Cambridge estimates that Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually, positioning it as having the second-lowest market-value-adjusted energy intensity among all Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks evaluated. This research underscores Ethereum's efficiency within the PoS ecosystem.

Cambridge study puts Ethereum near the lower end of PoS energy intensity

Cambridge estimated that Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually and has the second-lowest market-value-adjusted energy intensity among the PoS networks studied.

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