The International Energy Agency (IEA) criticizes Europe's low electrification rate of 23%, highlighting the vulnerability of the EU's heating, transport, and industrial sectors to supply disruptions due to heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels. Despite industry pushback, the EU is considering plans to lower taxes on electricity and support the adoption of green technologies like heat pumps and electric cars to catch up to countries like China, Japan, and South Korea with electrification rates above 30%. The question remains whether the EU will make significant progress in increasing electrification to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/12/head-of-iea-roasts-europe-for-slow-electrification/