On 23 April 2026, the French government presented its electrification plan, setting out 22 measures to accelerate the electrification of the economy. The plan is aligned with the third Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE3) and reflects a growing urgency to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
In France, fossil fuels still account for 58% of final energy consumption. PPE3 sets the objective of reducing this share to 40% by 2030 and increasing electricity’s share from 27% to 34% over the same period. Electrification is identified as a key lever to strengthen energy sovereignty, accelerate decarbonisation, and protect both households and businesses from price volatility.
EuropeOn’s French members, FFIE and SERCE, have both reacted to this release and shared their proposals for France’s electrification.
FFIE: Electrification is an urgent priority for France
Drawing on the on-the-ground experience of its 8,500 member companies, FFIE welcomes the national electrification plan and puts forward concrete proposals to accelerate its implementation.
The French Federation of Electrical Integrators (FFIE) welcomes the electrification plan promoted by public authorities. In a context of decarbonisation, energy sovereignty, and building transformation, this direction represents a strategic necessity for the country.
To support this ambition, FFIE has published eight concrete proposals aimed at accelerating the deployment of electrification across the territory.
As companies working daily in homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure, electrical integrators have a clear understanding of the practical conditions required for a successful transition. Accelerating electrification must rely on safe installations, adapted to new uses, and embedded in a long-term quality approach.
The Federation notably calls for:
- action on electricity prices,
- simplification and stabilisation of support schemes (including EEC/CEE, electricity taxation, and support for craftsmen),
- stronger communication on the benefits of electrification.
Pascal Toggenburger, President of FFIE, stated:
“Electrification is an urgent priority for our country. It sits at the intersection of three key imperatives: decarbonisation, energy sovereignty, and the modernisation of our buildings. Drawing on the field experience of its 8,500 member companies, FFIE is fully committed to supporting this acceleration with concrete, pragmatic, and immediately actionable proposals.”
Read more about FFIE’s position on the Electrification Plan.
SERCE: turning electrification ambition into concrete projects
SERCE welcomes the government’s announcements in favour of electrifying end-uses, in particular the launch of the “100 electrification territories” initiative. This programme is seen as a key step to making the transition a reality on the ground, in close coordination with citizens and local authorities.
The sector represented by SERCE is ready to turn this plan into concrete projects for all economic actors, including industry, transport, and buildings. These measures represent an important first structural response to the energy crisis. However, SERCE stresses that they must be followed through in Parliament, in particular through the upcoming framework law on transport, including provisions on the pooling of grid connection costs.
As during France’s first wave of electrification at the beginning of the 20th century, SERCE companies are ready to play their full role in this new phase, turning policy ambition into practical projects serving businesses and territories.
To support the implementation of the electrification plan, SERCE puts forward the following proposals:
- Optimise the Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) scheme
- Pool grid connection costs to accelerate electrification
- Introduce fixed-price electricity contracts for SMEs
- Adjust driving licence rules to support electric vans
- Strengthen local authorities’ ability to fast-track projects
