Electrify Now Initiative Launched at Global Energy Transition Summit

On 24 June 2026 the Global Energy Transition and Electrification Summit met at Mansion House, London, co-hosted by the UK Government and partners. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, Palau President Surangel S. Jr. Whipps and ministers from several nations launched the Electrify Now initiative to accelerate clean electricity in transport, buildings and industry. The initiative backs a 35 % electrification share of final energy demand by 2035. Miliband reported private-sector pledges exceeding £100 billion for UK offshore wind, solar and grid upgrades.

Miliband launches global electrification initiative as UK secures £100bn in green investment – edieGovernments and businesses launch initiatives to accelerate energy transition and electrification in response to energy crisis

The summit incorporated the Santa Marta Conference outcomes, which call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty and a ten-point “Santa Marta Vision” for a phase-out. Guterres called it an urgent moment to build a clean-electricity-powered economy; Miliband said clean electrification offers an alternative insulated from foreign wars and price shocks, delivering security. 350.org’s Andreas Sieber warned that electrification must be paired with renewable generation, otherwise new fossil-fuel projects under the electrification banner could delay the transition and leave vulnerable communities behind.

Miliband launches global electrification initiative as UK secures £100bn in green investment – edie

Electrify Now will convene working groups to design financing tools, grid-modernisation roadmaps and policies that meet the 35 % target. The Santa Marta Vision will be presented to the UNFCCC, and the UK will deploy the £100 billion investment by 2031.

Miliband launches global electrification initiative as UK secures £100bn in green investment – edie

• “This summit takes on urgent tasks, at an urgent moment: Advancing the energy transition – at speed and scale, and with justice; and building a new global economy for all, powered by clean, affordable electricity” — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General

Governments and businesses launch initiatives to accelerate energy transition and electrification in response to energy crisis

• “The age of clean electrification is here. The question is whether we can build the grids and storage, mobilise the investment, and deliver the infrastructure at the speed and scale required. Let us seize this moment – for energy security, economic stability, and a liveable future for all.” — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General

Governments and businesses launch initiatives to accelerate energy transition and electrification in response to energy crisis

• “We've chosen today to announce we've passed the incredibly significant milestone of over £100 billion of private investment in clean energy since our government came to office less than two years ago” — Ed Miliband, UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Governments and businesses launch initiatives to accelerate energy transition and electrification in response to energy crisis