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Electrify Britain
Cutting Britain's power bills and driving growth
Electrify Britain is a groundbreaking initiative launched by EDF and Octopus Energy to drive the widespread electrification of Great Britain. Our mission is to make energy cheaper, more secure, and drive economic growth through electrification.
Our priorities
Make electricity pricing fair
We call for immediate action to remove policy costs from electricity bills through reallocation. This rebalancing is essential to encourage the use of renewable energy and make green technologies more accessible to everyone.
Electrify home heat
We want all new homes to be built with electrified heating systems immediately. Promoting the adoption of heat pumps and other clean heating technologies will significantly reduce emissions and household energy costs.
Electrify transport
We want to support the expansion of EV infrastructure and provide innovative tariffs to make EV ownership more accessible and affordable.
Electrify communities
We need new community energy projects to foster energy independence and resilience. We want to encourage local generation - including increasing the uptake of rooftop solar - and consumption of low carbon energy to transform communities.
The Commission
The Electrify Britain Commission aims to build a vision for Britain's energy future that electrifies growth and drives down costs for British homes, businesses and industry. The Commission will explore how electrification is already benefiting people across Britain and identify opportunities to accelerate its progress. Its goal is to ensure that electrification delivers real benefits to people and businesses by modernising infrastructure, strengthening the economy, and lowering costs.
As part of the Commission, Electrify Britain is visiting homes, factories, training centres, universities, community projects, businesses and offices of government who are already seeing the benefits of electrification and discussing what more could be done to go further and faster. Alongside, the commissioners will provide insights from their diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives to articulate a combined vision for an upgraded, modern and electrified British future.
Background
Electrification is crucial to achieving net zero emissions. Currently, transport accounts for 23% of UK emissions, and domestic heating contributes 15%. By transitioning to electric vehicles and electrified homes, we can dramatically cut these emissions and reduce household energy costs.
The benefits of electrification:
Economic growth
Electrify Britain presents a golden opportunity to boost the British economy through job creation and enhanced productivity.
Energy security
Reducing dependence on gas will lower Britain's vulnerability to price spikes and inflation.
Environmental impact
Transitioning to green electricity will significantly cut carbon emissions and help combat climate change.
Get in touch
Reach us by email with hello@electrifybritain.org