Electrification is the increased adoption of electric end-use technologies. The concept isn’t new; we’ve already seen three waves of it. But today, utilities, governments, and other stakeholders see electrification as a way to reach their energy, climate, and sustainability goals. For them, electrification is a strategy for:
- Reducing carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) levels
- Modernizing and optimizing the electric grid
- Creating social and environmental equity
We call this approach beneficial electrification. It aims to improve social and environmental outcomes for as many people as possible by:
- Lowering the costs of energy use
- Reducing GHG emissions and air-quality impacts
- Improving comfort, convenience, and productivity
- Managing the electric grid efficiently
This E Source white paper offers a framework for developing electrification programs that benefit people and the environment.
