UC Berkeley analysis finds renewables and storage can supply one-third of US industrial heat demand

A new report from UC Berkeley shows renewable electricity and battery storage are technically capable of meeting roughly one-third of U.S. industrial heat requirements, offering manufacturers an alternative to volatile natural gas prices.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 10:17 AM PT · 1 article

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7h Utility Dive Renewables, storage can meet one-third of US industrial heat demand: report — The UC Berkeley analysis should be welcome news for a manufacturing industry that is heavily reliant on natural gas, with its volatile prices, said Jose…

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berc.berkeley.edu Thermal Storage Solutions to Decarbonize Industrial Heat | Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative

thermalenergy.lbl.gov Thermal Energy Storage | Thermal Energy Group

gspp.berkeley.edu Integrating Renewable Energy into Industrial Heat Demand Working Paper (Draft)

gspp.berkeley.edu U.S. Can Cost-Effectively Supply One Third of Industrial Heat

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Appeared in: 2026-07-23 (#6) · 2026-07-24 (#7)

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