Utility Dive•8 days ago
Hybrid heating: A bridge to decarbonization or a road to obsolescence for gas utilities?
- •Hybrid heating (heat pumps combined with gas furnaces) is presented as a key strategy to manage winter electricity peaks, reduce overall energy costs for consumers, and lower carbon emissions.
- •This approach directly impacts electricity demand profiles by potentially flattening winter peaks and shifting load from gas to electricity, affecting both gas utility revenues and grid stability.
- •Successful deployment requires well-structured regulatory frameworks and cost-recovery mechanisms, indicating a need for policy engagement and potential new utility programs that IPPs and large consumers should monitor.
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