Electrifying Strasbourg
From 17-18 September, members of the Electrification Alliance travelled to Strasbourg, to organise activities for the European Parliament’s plenary session. On 17 September, the Electrification Alliance organised an electrification dinner with the European Energy Forum (EEF), attended by over 140 guests, including 20 MEPs from …
Action Needed – Advancing Flexible and Efficient Electricity Grid Operations
Dear Members of the Energy Council, As the Electrification Alliance, a network of 10 European organisations representing all segments of the electricity value chain, we write to call on Member States to foster the flexible and efficient operation of electricity grids while planning their sufficient …
The Electrification Alliance advocates for electrification as a key driver in the European Council’s 2024-2029 Strategic Agenda
Brussels, 11 April 2024 – Ahead of Council discussions on the Strategic Agenda 2024-2029, the Electrification Alliance – a network of 10 European organisations representing all segments of the electricity value chain – reiterates why accelerating clean electrification is paramount to solving the priorities defined …
Time to turn energy taxation from an obstacle to a driver of the energy transition
Letter from the Electrification Alliance to the EU-27 Finance Ministers, regarding the Energy Taxation Directive negotiations, ahead of the informal meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers of the 22-24 February 2024 Dear Ministers, Direct electrification via homegrown clean energy sources is the most efficient …
Electrification Alliance Statement on Europe’s 2040 Climate Target
The Electrification Alliance welcomes the EU's commitment to clean and smart electrification as the key driver for the 2040 climate target, aiming for a 30% reduction in energy consumption. Yet we advocate for a clear Electrification Action Plan, with an intermediary target of at least …
EU Unveils Action Plan to Boost Electricity Grids for Green Transition
In a significant move towards advancing the European Green Deal and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy systems, the European Commission has published a comprehensive Action Plan aimed at enhancing the efficiency and expansion of electricity grids across the European Union. The Electrification Alliance welcomes …
Net Zero? It’s all about electrification.
Today, the Electrification Alliance unveiled a new ‘Electrification Manifesto’ urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe. The Manifesto calls for a dedicated Electrification Action Plan in the first 100 days of the incoming European Commission’s mandate. At the launch event, European Commissioner …
The Electrification of Europe – Where Do We Stand Today?
The electrification of Europe is indispensable to achieve the EU’s 2050 climate goals of complete decarbonisation and a once-in-a-century opportunity to improve our lives. With electrification, we can count on clean energy sources enabling heating and transport technologies that don’t pollute our environment. We will …