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In a low risk scenario, these gains translate into a GDP increases by 1.1 to 2.17 percentage points over a decade, while fiscal revenue rises, and welfare improves across all income groups, particularly among lower-income households. however, electrification effects associated with energy storage may moderate the increase in fiscal revenues and the decrease in unemployment. GHG emissions fall by 2.8\u20135.6 percentage points, though electrification partially offsets these gains due to the existing fossil-based electricity mix. Sectoral analysis reports that Construction, Machinery, and Non-Metallic Minerals benefit the most, while fossil fuel and primary sectors lose competitiveness. 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