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Benefits and Barriers of Electrifying Industrial Heat
Electrifying industrial heat furnaces can lead to reduced maintenance costs, improved safety, enhanced working environments, and lowered air pollution. However, the main barrier to widespread electrification is the relative cost of electricity compared to natural gas due to unpriced externalities, taxation systems favoring fossil fuels, and commodity prices.