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Item Assessing the impact of hybrid heating systems in combination with off-peak EV charging on grid capacity requirements(IESVic Energy Brief, 2025) Knittel, Tamara; Lowry, Colton; Wild, Peter; Rowe, AndrewKey messages: - Future capacity requirements are driven by electrification of heating and road transportation. - Hybrid heating systems switching from electric to gas heating operations during cold weather events reduce electricity demand for residential space heating. - Electric vehicle charging control can significantly limit capacity requirements of the electricity grid.Item Electrification of medium- and heavy-duty road transportation increases grid flexibility requirements(IESVic Energy Brief, 2024) Knittel, Tamara; Lowry, Colton; Wild, Peter; Rowe, AndrewKey messages: - Electrification of end-uses changes the shape of electricity demand. - Shape of electricity demand drives electric grid infrastructure needs. - Future ramping rates are driven by electrification of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. - Electric vehicle charging control can limit capacity and flexibility requirements of the grid.