Knowledge Base
Frequently asked questions related to Luxor Energy
What is a Site?
A Site represents a physical location — typically a mining facility — with its own power meter, network connection, and set of ASICs. It’s the foundation for tracking load, energy costs, and profitability in Luxor Energy. Sites are distinct from subaccounts, which can include multiple physical locations or operations.
What energy markets do you serve/does this product work for?
Currently, Luxor Energy operates as a Retail Electric Provider (REP) within ERCOT, the Texas electricity market. All dashboards, APIs, and contracts are optimized for ERCOT pricing and program structures. Expansion into additional ISOs is planned for 2026 and beyond, allowing Luxor Energy to support miners in other U.S. wholesale power markets.
Why does breakeven energy price fluctuate?
Breakeven energy price reflects the maximum $/MWh miners can pay before operations become unprofitable. It moves dynamically with both market conditions and site performance.
As seen in the Luxor Energy chart, breakeven energy price tends to rise when load decreases.
This happens because iMiner typically sheds the least efficient machines first, improving the overall efficiency of the remaining fleet. As your operation becomes more efficient, the breakeven threshold increases, meaning you can tolerate higher energy prices before becoming unprofitable.
Do I need to be a Luxor Energy Customer to use these products?
No, anyone can use the Luxor Energy platform to view market data, monitor profitability, and understand the dispatch signals. However, Luxor REP customers unlock the full experience including:
- Automated load reporting and data ingestion
- Integration of real contract terms and adders
- Participation in demand response programs
- Full access to the Luxor Dispatch Signal for real time curtailment optimization
Non REP customers can still benefit from visibility and modeling, but won’t have access to the automated or financial features tied to REP services and incentive programs.
How do I see my facility load?
Facility load can be viewed directly on the Real Time Conditions dashboard under the Operations view. You’ll see your live and 24-hour average load (in MW) alongside market energy prices and breakeven power price.
If your facility’s metering hardware is already connected, load data will stream automatically. Otherwise, load can be posted via the API or through hardware integration supported by Luxor Energy. For Luxor Energy REP customers, load posting is handled automatically as part of your service setup.
Do the economic calculations include my energy contracts?
Yes. Once you add your energy contracts, Luxor Energy automatically incorporates those terms into your cost and profitability calculations. This ensures your breakeven and revenue metrics reflect realized energy costs, not just wholesale market prices. Contracts can be entered manually through the dashboard or programmatically via API.
Do I need to be hedged?
No, but it’s recommended. Luxor Energy works with both hedged and unhedged positions. Hedging helps stabilize costs and reduce exposure to price volatility. Additionally, certain ancillary service programs in ERCOT require an amount of hedging in order to qualify for those contracts. Contact a Luxor Energy team member today to learn more.