The people propagating this lie know exactly what they are doing. They know that Bitcoin doesn't waste energy. This is simply propaganda. There are so many things to talk about on this front:

Bitcoin is Under Attack by the Establishment: But Leads the Charge in Green Energy!

Bitcoin is a threat to not only central banking, but also Big Oil, as it actually funds renewable energy. The ability to take "physical" energy anywhere on the planet and turn that into digital money is a revelation. Bitcoin's ability to turn power into currency is a huge feature... in fact that is the crux of solving the Byzantine Generals problem... it's literally a miracle... and these vipers are out there saying it's the Devil.