Addressing the Spark Gap: What It Is and How It Affects Industrial Electrification

June 25, 2026 in Carbon Management, Energy Systems Author: Nate Morris

Industrial processes currently account for roughly one-quarter of carbon emissions in the United States, with many experts recognizing electrification as an essential step for achieving meaningful decarbonization. Electrifying heating processes at industrial and manufacturing sites, particularly low- and medium‑temperature applications, can directly reduce these industrial emissions. Yet deployment remains stubbornly slow across much of the United States, largely due to a lack of economic viability. Continue reading »