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Utility Dive•29 days ago

•A full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will rehear a case in February concerning the EPA's freeze of $14 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grants.
•The outcome of this rehearing will directly impact the availability of substantial federal capital for climate-related projects, significantly influencing project economics and market activity for clean energy developers.
•This legal challenge to EPA's administration of GGRF grants signals potential shifts in federal climate funding policy and accessibility, affecting long-term project planning and investment strategies.

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Utility Dive•29 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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