This roadmap outlines some steps that the UK is taking in clean electrification, in order to strengthen energy security, competitiveness and affordability; create green growth and jobs; and reduce emissions. The three priorities are to modernise the electricity system; help all households and businesses switch to fair, affordable and clean electricity, bringing down costs and supporting the most vulnerable; and build the skills and supply chains needed for delivery. Internationally, the UK will coordinate support with countries accelerating transition planning, as the co-chair of Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Santa Marta workstream 1.
To modernise the electricity system, the UK is installing Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) technology to carry electricity more safely and increase circuit capability; pioneering a place-based approach to electricity network planning; utilising legislation and technical standards, e.g. on smart tariffs, smart charging and home batteries; and reducing energy costs.
To help households and businesses electrify, there are loans to support home electrification and increased heat pump uptake; a new building standard; improved energy efficiency standards; switches to electric transport through grants and the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate; and exemptions from policy and capacity costs for energy-intensive industries.
To enable the transition with skills and the supply chain, there are the Clean Energy Jobs Plan and Industries Sector Plan, with investment towards frontier clean energy industries, increased trade union representation, and government grants and procurement to promote workforce criteria.
