Glossary term

Electrification

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Number of definitions:

2

Definition 1

Electrification means [the process of] converting or replacing infrastructure, machines, appliances, devices and other objects which are powered by fossil fuels so that electricity is used as a permanent replacement power source.

Definition 2

Electrification means the conversion of a [town] [village] [region] [rural OR remote population] to a[n] [on-grid] [mini-grid] [off-grid] electrical power source.

Drafting notes and guidance

Option 1

This is a broad definition. It refers to the general transition to electricity as a power source across a wide range of applications.

In the context of net zero, the general assumption is that the primary motivation for electrification is a reduction in carbon emissions. However, the degree to which electrification results in reduced carbon emissions depends on how the electricity used is generated.

To exemplify this point, if you are negotiating or writing a contractual obligation to buy electric vehicle fleets or to only use systems powered by electricity, that obligation must be accompanied by a corresponding obligation to power those vehicles or systems with electricity generated from renewables.

Option 2

This is a definition for infrastructure project development and investment agreements.

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