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Utility Dive•8 days ago

•A survey indicates 86% of manufacturers will pass on cost increases rather than reshore production, impacting equipment and component prices.
•Raw material costs are projected to rise by 5.4% in 2025 and an additional 4.4% in 2026.
•This trend signals higher capital expenditures for power project developers and increased operational costs for large power consumers due to tariff effects.

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Utility Dive•8 days ago

•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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Utility Dive•8 days ago

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