What is Electrification?
If efficiency is the hero, then electrification is like the superhero that saves the planet. It’s all about using clean electricity from wind, water and the sun instead of fossil fuels to power our homes, cars, and devices. According to the International Energy Agency, electrification is how we will reach our net zero goals. With electrification, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But we still have to get there and while renewable sources are powering more and more of the world’s electricity production, coal and gas are still the largest source.
How Can We Implement Energy Efficiency and Electrification in Our Daily Lives?
You can start by turning off the lights and devices you’re not using, using energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances, and adjusting your thermostat when you’re not home. You can also take public transportation or use an electric vehicle instead of a regular car. You can even install solar panels or wind turbines to generate your own electricity. And if you think it can’t be done without major sacrifice, think of this. Compare the light bulbs you probably used in your home in the early 2000s to the ones you use today. In just a few short years, LEDs majorly changed the average home’s electricity consumption. In 2015, light bulbs accounted for 10% and now that number is less than 4% and be honest – did you really notice a big change in your day-to-day life? The same thing has happened with refrigerators. They use 75% less energy now than they did a couple of decades ago. There is also a lot of promise in the building and industrial sector. Electrification technologies are already well-developed for heating and cooling the air and water. According to the IEA, electric heat pumps have become the most common heating technology in newly built houses worldwide. We’re also creating improved building envelopes and using more energy-efficient appliances.
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