The UK government published its clean electrification roadmap on 12th November at COP31. It sets out how expanding cleaner electricity supply and improving the grid can support a shift away from fossil fuels in buildings, transport and industry.
What councils can use
For councils planning local energy projects, the roadmap points to a geospatial platform that provides access to distribution network data. It also cites network plans developed with local authorities to identify future needs. On buildings, the document restates the Warm Homes Plan ambition for 450,000 heat pump installations a year by 2030. It sets out a targeted approach to raising energy efficiency standards for larger privately rented non-residential buildings.
How the roadmap fits existing policy
The roadmap brings together existing policies, industry examples and future priorities. The figure of 35% of final energy consumption from electricity by 2035 refers to a global ambition proposed by the COP31 presidency.