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Electrification of energy

At EDF we believe that An Electric Britain is the key to a secure, affordable and clean future. 

Switching more activities from fossil fuels to electricity and building the infrastructure to produce low carbon power in this country is how Britain can meet its energy, security and climate goals.

NEW PODCAST

Can electrification solve the UK's energy security crisis?

Only 20% of the UK's energy demand is currently met by electricity. The other 80% is imported fossil fuel – gas, oil, petrol – priced by markets we don't control. 

That's energy security problem is what the latest episode Talking Power is about. EDF Business and Wholesale brings together voices from across the energy industry to talk about why electrification – not just cleaning up power, but actually using more of it – might be the UK's clearest route to cheaper, more secure, home-grown energy.

We’re electrifying Britain – expanding access to clean energy and helping homes, businesses, and public services transition to a secure, affordable, low carbon electricity supply.

Through investment in generation, flexibility, innovative technologies, and smart customer solutions, we’re enabling a more secure energy system while cutting emissions.

Our priorities for the energy transition

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August 25, 2026

What more needs to be done to tackle persistently high energy bills?

Recent Government interventions have provided some short-term relief, but without further intervention the long-term the outlook for energy bills to 2030 remains stubbornly high.
August 19, 2026

Transmission costs: the need for greater transparency and strategic review

In this blog we set out why we are calling for a radical increase in transparency of transmission costs, and the case for a strategic review of upcoming large transmission projects.
July 15, 2026

Keeping a role for the market: how Reformed National Pricing can help deliver lower system costs

In this blog we set out EDF’s view on the key issues and how the right RNP decisions can help deliver a lower cost electricity system over the long-term.
May 21, 2026

UK energy debt: why the crisis is deepening and what must change

In this article Josh Buckland, Strategy & Policy Director at EDF and Keith Watson, Senior Manager in EDF’s Customers Policy and Regulation team, set out why tackling energy debt needs to be a priority, and how we can do it in a way that still continues to support those who need it most.
April 01, 2026

The Warm Homes Plan: why faster delivery is critical for consumer bills and the country’s energy security

In this article, EDF’s Strategy and Policy team set out why faster delivery of the Warm Homes Plan is essential to cutting energy bills and strengthening UK energy security.
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March 20, 2026

What next for the Corporate PPA market in Great Britain?

Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPAs) are now a relatively well-established feature of the GB electricity market. Around 5GW of new wind and solar capacity has been built off the back of these arrangements – could a bigger cPPA market could bring a range of benefits?

At the heart of our strategy is a simple belief: electrification is key to improving affordability, strengthening energy security, and tackling climate change

We're the fifth largest residential supplier in the UK and supporting electrification through low carbon heating, electric mobility, flexibility services, and smart metering.

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We're committed to developing and enhancing our customers’ ability to adjust their consumption and control their bills through innovations like our ‘Sunday Saver’ challenge and by frequently offering the cheapest fixed rate deals amongst major suppliers.

We're the UK’s trusted nuclear operator supporting with 7GW of new capacity in development.

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An integrated renewable specialist developing and operating wind, solar and battery storage technology across the UK and Ireland, with a mature pipeline.

Sustainable Business Update

At EDF, we’re proud to be enabling An Electric Britain. From expanding access to affordable, low-carbon electricity to helping the transition away from fossil fuels, our latest progress report shows the steps we’re taking to deliver a fair, fast and lasting energy transformation.

Read our latest progress update