# Cambridge Report On Ethereum Energy Use

> Ethereum's energy consumption is more than 99.9% below its pre-Merge baseline

**Published by:** [ETH Daily - Ethereum News](https://ethdaily.io/)
**Published on:** 2026-07-11
**URL:** https://ethdaily.io/cambridge-report-on-ethereum-energy-use

## Content

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance published an updated assessment of Ethereum's environmental footprint years after the Merge. The report conducted a bottom-up audit of 8,522 physical nodes, measuring actual hardware configurations and the carbon intensity of the grids powering them. The report found that Ethereum now consumes approximately 7.87 GWh of electricity annually, less than half the British Museum's annual energy use, running at a continuous draw of roughly 0.90 MW. The reduction is more than 99.9% below its pre-Merge baseline of around 2.4 GW, which once rivaled the electricity demand of a small country. According to the report, around 62% of full nodes are hosted across the US (31%), Germany (16%), Finland (8%), and France (6%, with Hetzner, AWS, and OVH together hosting roughly 40%. Disclaimer: Content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. No representations or warranties are made as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Use of this content is at your own risk, and you should consult a qualified professional before making decisions. No fiduciary or advisory relationship is created.

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