The opposite situation would be where we'd redirect excess nuclear energy (or other energy that can't be throttled easily) to mining BTC. That would be pretty O

The opposite situation would be where we'd redirect excess nuclear energy (or other energy that can't be throttled easily) to mining BTC. That would be pretty OK in my opinion. Though I hope that future of crypto is more energy-efficient consesus mechanisms. As far as redirecting excess energy goes, there are surely better uses too.