- Electrify Britain reports on how to use clean energy to lowers bills, with heat pumps saving up to £545 per year, EVs £700 per year, and solar £740 per year.
- Investing in heat pumps and clean energy creates jobs and strengthens businesses, like Heineken’s £25M heat pump investment.
- To succeed, Britain must lower electricity costs, expand heat pump use, upgrade homes, support businesses, and grow community energy projects.
Electrify Britain lays a roadmap for the nation’s transition to clean energy and cheaper bills
Electrify Britain, a joint initiative by EDF and Octopus Energy, is pushing for a shift to homegrown clean electricity. Their latest report highlights the benefits of electrification—lower energy bills, a stronger economy, and greater energy security.
Heat pumps and clean energy are pathways to cheaper bills
Relying on imported fossil fuels makes Britain vulnerable to price spikes. Clean energy and electrified technologies, like heat pumps, offer a solution. Heat pumps are 3-4 times more efficient than gas boilers and could cut heating costs by up to £545 a year. Solar panels and EVs also offer major savings, reducing household expenses by up to £740 and £700 annually, respectively.
Businesses benefit, too. Heineken UK is investing £25M in industrial heat pumps to cut energy costs. Companies like Kensa are manufacturing British-made heat pumps, boosting jobs and reducing gas dependency.
- Lower electricity prices by shifting policy costs off electricity bills.
- Expand heat pump adoption through better financing and incentives.
- Invest in energy-efficient homes and upgrade outdated housing.
- Support business electrification with grants and cheaper electricity.
- Boost community energy projects to empower local areas.
With the right policies, Britain can modernise its energy system, cut costs for households and businesses, and build a cleaner, more secure future.
