California shows the way on building electrification
The argument for natural gas as a bridge to a cleaner renewable future has grown weaker as the case for electrification as the most efficient way to decarbonise has grown
FLICK THE SWITCH
Banning gas heating in favour of electric energy for heat is a policy gaining strength and nowhere more so than in California, where 22 jurisdictions have adopted restrictions on gas in buildings. Electrification is often cheaper as well as cleaner
GOING MAINSTREAM
Advocates of increasing the share of green electricity in energy consumption say financial incentives are needed to speed up the transition away from natural gas in buildings and promote policies for attractive, stable and affordable electricity rates
KEY QUOTE
The move to electrify buildings is the fastest-moving clean energy sector trend I have ever seen. This transition will be unlike anything we have seen so far
...
Try FORESIGHT - 30 days for €29
Related articles
The Dutch Energiewende: Goodbye to natural gas
The Netherlands faces an unprecedented transformation as it aims in the next 30 years to switch off its gas supplies in favour of cleaner fuels
Prioritise electrification for efficient energy transition
EU leaders need to get serious about electrification if Europe is to decarbonise in line with the commitments of the Paris climate agreement and bring about economic benefits for consumers, say signatories of The Electrification Alliance, launched in Brussels this week
Industry pushes for electrification of EU energy agenda
“Electrification is the most efficient way of decarbonising”
Germany wrestles with gas
Germany’s first climate law does not include fossil gas, but behind the scenes discussions about the role of gas in the country’s energy mix, particularly hydrogen gas, is intensifying
New York legislates to end era of dirty big buildings
City achieves global first with aggressive retroactive climate rules for building stock
