The UK backed Türkiye’international pledge at COP31 in Antalya to increase electricity’s share of global energy use to more than a third by 2035, aiming to lower consumer bills and reduce fossil fuel dependence.
Britain Backs International Electrification Pledge at COP31
- Britain has backed the international ’35 by 35′ electrification pledge at the COP31 summit in Antalya, Türkiye.
- Global electricity demand is currently growing more than twice as fast as overall energy demand according to government figures.
- The Energy Secretary noted the policy connects climate targets directly to lowering household energy costs.
Global Electrification Target at COP31
Less than a quarter of global energy is currently supplied through electricity, GOV.UK reported. Under the new pledge backed in Antalya, participating countries will collaborate to push that share to more than a third by 2035.
The Prime Minister delivered the UK National Statement at COP31, setting out his support for the Summit’s focus on electrification. He said that the transition brings energy security, good jobs, and lower bills.
“A crisis thousands of miles away shouldn’t decide what British families pay for energy,” Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh told GOV.UK. “That’s why we’re backing this pledge to speed up efforts to electrify our homes, businesses, and transport.”
Clean Energy Investment Secures Power for 23 Million Homes
The international push builds on action taken over the past 2 years in Britain. More than £110 billion of clean-energy investment has been announced since July 2024, securing enough homegrown clean electricity to power 23 million homes.
Government initiatives include the Warm Homes Plan, which helps households install solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps. Households can now acquire plug-in solar systems capable of meeting up to 20% of an average residence’s electrical needs while shaving as much as £110 off yearly utility costs.
Great British Energy is outfitting nearly 500 hospitals and schools with solar rooftops to lower utility expenses and redirect funds toward frontline services, while a financial pool of up to £1 billion has been unlocked for over 1,000 community energy initiatives nationwide.
Electric Vehicle Sales Reach Record While UK Publishes Electrification Roadmap
Alongside the COP31 endorsement, the UK has published a clean electrification roadmap. The newly released publication outlines several measures the nation is implementing to maximize the advantages of electrification for enterprises, households, and overall energy security.
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