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Electrify Britain
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💡We want to cut the UK's power bills and emissions
🔋Affordable, secure & green energy for all
🔌Powered by @edfenergy & @octopusenergy

If you feel a spark, join us👇
https://electrifybritain.org
It’s been a busy week for Electrify Britain! ⚡

Our Director of Policy & Advocacy, Ben Westerman, has been out and about, contributing to key conversations about Britain’s energy future.

Here’s what we've been up to 👇

#ElectrifyBritain #Electrification #CPC2025
October 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Govt schemes are nudging families towards gas - not cleaner, electric options.

💥 The ‘spark gap’ - difference between electricity & gas prices - is the highest in 2 years
⚡ Electricity is 4.19x more expensive than gas
We’re penalising people for going green.
October 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The “Spark Gap” is widening - and it’s holding Britain back ⚠️

✅ 68% of electric meters in Britain are smart
But look closer:
❌ Only 39% of non-domestic meters are smart
🔥 For every 1 heat pump (ECO), 2 new gas boilers go in
📉 0 EPC recs for heat pumps… 121K for gas
October 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🎙️ "The problem isn’t the tech - consumers who switch love it. The problem is electricity bills."

Our Policy Director Ben Westerman joined Times Radio to talk about electrification in Britain.

✅ EVs & solar are thriving
⚠️ Heat pumps? Still hitting major barriers
October 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🚨 The State of Electrification Tracker is now LIVE! 🚨

We’re launching a new tool to track the UK’s shift to electric tech - EVs, solar & heat pumps.

See what’s working, what’s stalling & what Brits really think:
👉 electrifybritain.org/state-of-ele... 👈
#ElectrifyBritain
September 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
⚡ We're proud to back the #ElectricLondon coalition to make EVs & charging cheaper and more accessible - starting with expanding the #CleanerVehicleDiscount.
July 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🎉 Huge thanks to @listentotimesradio.bsky.social for shining a light on this. The more these stories are shared, the more people see what’s possible

#EnergyBills #SolarPanels #UKGrowth #Electrification #EnergySavings
@climatecentreuk.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
💬 Representing Electrify Britain was our incoming Director of Policy and Advocacy, Ben Westerman, who spoke alongside Andrew Bowie, Juliette Sanders, Professor Michael Bradshaw, Daisy Powell-Chandler, and Jon Bernstein
May 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🔌Everyone Needs a Nigel🔌

When we were in Birmingham on our Electrify Britain tour, we heard about some incredible initiatives empowering local communities to embrace electrification.⚡🏘️

One such inspiring example is the work led by people like Nigel Lloyd in Acocks Green:
May 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
💡 We were excited to host a panel at Everything Electric London [ @everythingelectric.bsky.social ] with @melshuff.bsky.social, @zapmap.com, and Maria Tjader, @schneiderelec.bsky.social , on how electrification will drive growth in Britain.
April 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
⚡️Powering the Future with Schneider Electric⚡️

During our Electrify Britain tour, we had the opportunity to visit Schneider Electric's site in Leeds and learn about their vital role in the electrification journey.
April 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📢 "Things are changing, and we've got to move in that direction so that we can really make sure everyone can have access to this better technology."

💡 Check out our CEO Camilla Born's recent Times Radio interview with @alexisconran.bsky.social on powering an electrified Britain 🏡🚗✨
April 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
From expanding charging points like those at @swanseauni.bsky.social Bay Campus to the innovative electric bus manufacturing happening at Alexander Dennis , the transition to electric transport is happening across Britain, and policies must empower everyone to be part of this crucial upgrade.
April 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Ever felt that bolt of jealousy looking at your neighbour's home? (We have!) 😅 Our latest survey reveals a new wave of neighbourhood rivalry all about electrification.
April 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to our findings launch event yesterday! It was very inspiring to see so many people gathered with the shared purpose of advancing electrification across communities in homes, businesses and industry! ⚡
#electrification #ElectrifyBritain
April 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
⚡Britons are ready for electrification!⚡

New findings from our Commission show just how willing Britons are to adapt their energy use.

📖 Read the full findings here: electrifybritain.org/electrify-br...
April 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🔋⚡️ What does a modern, efficient Britain look like?We've been all over the country finding out! Electrification is making a real difference across communities in homes, businesses, and industry. The results are inspiring! Read the brochure at electrifybritain.org/electrify-br... to find out more.
April 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We've brought together a coalition of 35 organisations, from major energy suppliers to consumer groups, to call on Ed Miliband to address outdated electricity levies. 💡⚡️
March 31, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚀 Heat pump installations are up 52% in 2024!

People are proud of cutting bills, upgrading to modern tech & making homes safer off gas.

With the CCC backing electrification, let’s lower electricity costs & keep this momentum going! Who’s in?

@heatpumpassoc.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Electrify Britain Tour: Wales, Day 2 ⚡

Had an inspiring chat with one of our Electrify Britain Commissioners, Chris Williams, who shared invaluable insights on where industry needs to go to make electrification work for people, businesses, and communities💡
March 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
@newcastleuni.bsky.social is a critical plug-in for the North East’s #electrification revolution, bringing together🧵👇:
March 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🔋 Connected Energy: Pioneers in Second-Life Batteries 🔋

15 years ago, Connected Energy was already ahead of the curve - developing technology to repurpose electric vehicle (#EV) batteries for #energy storage. Today, there are a lot of EV batteries ready and waiting 🚀🧵👇
March 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Spotted this big guy on our #ElectrifyBritain tour—any guesses where we are? ⚡🐂
February 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🚀 Today, we’re launching the Electrify Britain Commission to explore how electrification can cut costs, drive growth, and transform UK homes, businesses, and industries. ⚡

Our CEO, Camilla Born, shares why this moment matters—watch the video to hear more! 🎥

#Electrification #ElectrifyBritain
February 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
📣Today, we launch the Electrify Britain Commission to explore how electrification cuts costs, drives growth, and benefits UK homes, businesses & industries.⚡

In the coming months, we’ll visit communities to see electrification in action & build a cleaner, fairer energy system!
February 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM