This article covers how to use Power Controls to power your miners up and down, as needed or on schedule.

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Dashboard Tiles

• Available Miners
  This tile shows the percentage of miners currently available for curtailment. The numerator counts only active miners that are healthy, have reported stats within the last 5 minutes, are online in Pickaxe, and support power mode commands. The denominator includes all active miners in Foreman—excluding any that are disabled. This metric helps you quickly assess how much of your fleet is ready for automated control.
• Power Draw
  This tile shows the estimated total power draw of all active, online miners. Foreman prioritizes data sources in the following order: smart PDU readings (most accurate), miner-reported values (common with newer models or third-party firmware), custom values set in the miner details page, and finally, manufacturer nameplate values as a fallback. While smart PDUs offer the most reliable readings, miner-reported or nameplate values can vary by 5–20%, so small discrepancies are expected. Foreman uses real-time site telemetry for precise targeting during curtailments.
• Power Cost
  This tile displays an estimated 24-hour power cost based on the wattage values assigned to your miners and the power price configured in your settings. By default, Foreman uses manufacturer nameplate specs to calculate usage, but you can customize these values per miner for more accurate estimates. Adjustments can be made in the Miner Details page as needed.

Command Center

This is the first section within the Power menu navigation. Your Command Center holds your events, commitments, and a link to your settings. 

Add Event: Power Up or Power Down

1. To add a new event, click `Add Event` then choose either power up or power down to expose the remaining options
   
2. Next you'll fill out the following:
   
   
   1. Name (required)
   2. Reason (optional)
   3. Miner Target (required)
      
      1. All Miners - includes all miners within your client
      2. A Subset of Miners - allows you to select a portion of miners * See note below
      3. A Subset of Miners Excluding - allows you to exclude a portion of miners * See note below
         1. Choosing a subset of miners will then provide the option to choose what way you want to identify the subset (single select)
         2. You'll then get to identify which specific group(s) from the chosen type to select for your subset
            
      4. Power Target (required)
         1. All Targeted Miners - includes all miners selected by your previous choice
         2. Reduce By - allows you to select an amount to reduce by for miners * See note below
         3. Reduce To - allows you to set the amount power to be reduced down to for miners * See note below
            
            1. Choosing a specific reduction method of miners will then provide the option to set the actual power amount and unit (single select)
            2. You'll then get to identify what ramp target in either minutes or hours, of which, we will ramp them down evenly over this period.
      5. Schedule (required)
         1. Run Now - will run your event upon clicking save
         2. Run Later - will run your event at a later point in time 
            1. This option will then populate a required field of when you want your event to take place, you'll choose both the date and time of day
               
         3. Recurring - will run your event at a set point in time, repeatedly  
            1. This option will then populate a required field of when you want your events to continue in the future.
            2. Choose the day(s), time of day, and timezone
               
3. Upon clicking save, your event will either take place or land into the table with an In Progress or Scheduled status
   1. In Progress - these events cannot be disrupted, clicking on the ellipses menu will allow you to View Details
   2. Scheduled - these events can be viewed, edited, or deleted before they begin   

Add Event: Dispatches

Note: Dispatches are a premium feature, to add Dispatches to your Foreman suite, reach out to the Customer Success team for next steps!

A Dispatch in Foreman is a scheduled event used to intelligently control power usage across your mining operation. By configuring dispatches, you can reduce operational costs, participate in energy markets, or comply with external curtailment obligations—without needing manual intervention. 

1. 1. To create a new dispatch, start by clicking "Add Event" and choosing "Dispatch" as the type 
   2. Next you can add a reason for your convenience 
   3. Then specify the start time, note that end time is optional
   4. Then click "Save"
      
   5. Upon clicking save your saved Dispatch will appear in the Events table with an In Progress or Scheduled status
      1. In Progress - you may open the ellipses menu to View Details, View Related Events, Edit, or Delete
         
      2. Scheduled - you may open the ellipses menu to View Details, View Related Events, Edit, or Delete

Event History

Clicking the "View Event History" link takes you to a comprehensive table of all executed Power Control events, including Power Down, Power Up, and Dispatch events. This robust view provides complete visibility into your power operations and includes advanced tools for tracking and analysis. From this page, you can:

• Filter and sort events by type, date, status, or other relevant criteria

• Export the table for reporting, auditing, or deeper analysis

• Click the ellipses menu next to each completed event to take further action:

  • For Power Down and Power Up events, you can select "View Details" or "Revert" to undo the previous action

  • For Dispatch events, you can select "View Related Events" to explore any associated activity

This historical view supports operational oversight, enhances decision-making, and gives you greater control over your energy management strategies.

Committments

Note: Commitments are only supported for a subset of our power partners and power programs. If you don't have access to Commitments but think it would help your team accomplish their goals, please contact your customer success rep to discuss.

A Commitment refers to a user-defined agreement to manage power usage within specific parameters as dictated by a program or contract. You can set power commitments and adjust power usage by reducing or adjusting amounts. Multiple commitments can be created for the same program, but their start and end dates must not overlap. These commitments help ensure compliance with the terms of awarded contracts or bids.

1. 1. 1. 1. Choose your Power Partner from the dropdown (required)

         2. Program ID - your unique identifier (required)

         3. Program Name - unique name of this specific commitment (required)

         4. Power Target (required)
            
            

            1. All Targeted Miners - includes all active miners
            2. Reduce By - allows you to select an amount to reduce by for miners * See note below
            3. Reduce To - allows you to set the amount power to be reduced down to for miners * See note below
               
               
               1. Choosing a specific reduction method of miners will then provide the option to set the actual power amount and unit of measure (single select of MW, kW, or W)
         5. Ramp Interval (required)
            1. Use System Settings - based on your setting set here /dashboard/company-edit/#curtailment 
            2. Custom - you'll be given the options to set your ramp down/up target and the unit of measure (minutes or hours)
               
         6. Start Date and Time (optional)
         7. End Date and Time (optional)

         8. Click "Save" to schedule your Commitment

         9. Upon clicking "Save" your Commitment will appear in the Commitment section
            
            1. Clicking the ellipses menu allows you to Edit, Delete, or View Related Events

Commitment History

Clicking the "View Commitment History" link takes you to a detailed table of previously executed Commitment events. From this page, you can:

• Review the history of past events, including execution details and timestamps

• View Related Events by clicking the ellipses menu next to a specific entry to explore associated or follow-up actions

This historical view helps you track performance, verify compliance, and gain insights into how past Commitment events were handled.

Settings

Note: Automation is a premium feature, to add Automation to your Foreman suite, reach out to the Customer Success team for next steps!

Clicking the "Settings" button from the top navigation opens a new tab directly navigating to your Power Settings page.

• Power Control Automation Settings guide can be found here.

Power Controls

To create and manage Power Controls, navigate to the Power Controls tab from the Power section in the left-hand submenu. From this page, you can create new Power Control runs to be saved and executed at a later time. Power Controls are a key tool for optimizing energy consumption, reducing operational costs, managing infrastructure load, and preparing for scheduled or emergency curtailment events.

If you're enrolled in a Demand Response program or are subject to any mandatory curtailments, please contact us to learn how we can fully automate your site’s participation—ensuring it powers down and ramps back up with zero manual effort!

Add Power Control

1. To add a new event, click "Add Power Control" 
   
2. Next you'll fill out the following:
   
   1. Name (required)
   2. Direction (required)
      
   3. Miner Target (required)
      
      1. All Miners - includes all miners within your client
      2. A Subset of Miners - allows you to select a portion of miners * See note below
      3. A Subset of Miners Excluding - allows you to exclude a portion of miners * See note below
         1. Choosing a subset of miners will then provide the option to choose what way you want to identify the subset (single select)
         2. You'll then get to identify which specific group(s) from the chosen type to select for your subset
            
      4. Power Target (required)
         1. All Targeted Miners - includes all miners selected by your previous choice
         2. Reduce By - allows you to select an amount to reduce by for miners * See note below
         3. Reduce To - allows you to set the amount power to be reduced down to for miners * See note below
            
            
            1. Choosing a specific reduction method of miners will then provide the option to set the actual power amount and unit (single select)
      5. Ramp Target (required)
         
         1. You'll then get to identify what ramp target in either minutes or hours, of which, we will ramp them down evenly over this period
3. Upon clicking save, your event will be saved into the Power Controls data table

Power Controls Data Table

Once a Power Control job is saved, it will appear in the Power Controls table for easy access and management. From this table, you can:

• Run a saved Power Control manually when needed

• Edit a Power Control to update its schedule, duration, or targeted miners

• Delete a Power Control if it's no longer relevant

• Filter and sort the table by name, status, creation date, or other parameters to quickly find specific jobs

This centralized view helps ensure that all your Power Controls are organized and accessible, enabling you to efficiently manage energy use across your operation and respond quickly to changing needs or curtailment requirements.