2026 Electrification Plan: What’s changing for businesses

60 billion euros. That is the cost of French oil and gas imports. At the same time, France exports nearly 20% of its low-carbon electricity production. This imbalance weighs on the trade balance, decarbonization goals, and energy sovereignty.

To address this, the government launched the "Let's Electrify France" plan on April 23, 2026. Its 22 measures share a single goal: to accelerate the replacement of fossil fuel usage with electricity. For businesses, this transformation is far from theoretical. It directly impacts investments in buildings, mobility, and industrial processes.

The first measures take effect in June 2026. What new aid is available to electrify your business? What deadlines should you anticipate? How can you manage your strategy? Sirenergies is here to support you in the electrification of your operations.

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The electrification of usage plan, launched on April 23, 2026, includes 22 measures to accelerate the replacement of fossil fuels with electricity in businesses. It targets three sectors: buildings, mobility, and industry. Starting in June 2026, new financial aid (Energy Savings Certificates, ADEME calls for projects) and regulatory measures will come into effect to support this transition.

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Key takeaways:

• The electrification plan aims to accelerate the replacement of fossil fuels with low-carbon electricity. The goal is threefold: decarbonization, energy sovereignty, and competitiveness.
• Starting in June 2026, businesses will benefit from new mechanisms to electrify their buildings, mobility, and industrial processes.
• Switching to electric is about more than just replacing equipment. It involves rethinking your entire energy strategy, from electricity procurement to consumption management.

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1. What is the electrification of usage plan?

The electrification of usage plan marks a new stage in France's energy transition strategy. Its objective is clear: to accelerate the shift to electricity, an energy source considered "cheaper, more sovereign, and more sustainable."

1.1 A plan in direct alignment with the PPE 3

The electrification plan is a continuation of the third Multiannual Energy Program. The PPE 3 places electrification at the heart of the energy transition, relying on a nuclear-renewable energy mix.

It is against this backdrop that the government launched the "Let's Electrify France" program on April 23. This roadmap details 22 measures aimed at all consumers: individuals, businesses, local authorities, and industries.

1.2 Key figures to remember

The strategy is based on a gradual reduction of fossil fuels, alongside an increase in the share of electricity in final consumption.

The trajectory is ambitious, in line with the RTE rapid decarbonization scenario :

• Trend in the share of fossil fuels : from 8% in 2023 to 40% in 2030, then 29% in 2035.
• Trend in the share of electricity : from 27% in 2023 to 34% in 2030, to 38% in 2035.

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1.3 A European electrification momentum

France is not alone in this strategy. At the European level, the Commission is preparing theElectrification Action Plan, expected in the summer of 2026.

This future plan focuses its efforts on three key sectors: industry, transport, and buildings. It also provides for investments in electrical grids to strengthen their flexibility and the integration of renewable energies.

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2. What the electrification plan means for businesses

All businesses are affected by electrification, regardless of their size or sector of activity. To accelerate the momentum already underway, the framework combines financial incentives with regulatory changes.

2.1 How to electrify your buildings and commercial heating?

Priority given to heat pumps

Replacing equipment that runs on gas and oil is a priority. For building heating, the heat pump is the technology promoted by the electrification plan.

In the commercial sector, this choice contributes to meeting the objectives of the Tertiary DecreeWith a higher efficiency than fossil fuels, heat pumps reduce energy consumption while ensuring better thermal comfort.

Collective heat pumps are eligible for CEE subsidies (BAT-TH-163 and BAT-TH-164). From September 2026, only certified solutions that are partially assembled in Europe will remain eligible.

Regulatory measures of the electrification plan

Regarding buildings, the electrification plan is tightening the regulatory framework. Two decisions aim to discourage the use of gas:

• The end of gas boilers in new buildings, for all building permits filed from January 1, 2027.
• The end of subsidized gas connections, with the cost to be borne entirely by the applicant as of January 1, 2027.

2.2 How to electrify your professional fleet?

Transport is one of the fastest levers for electrification for businesses.

Financial support and infrastructure: the two keys to accelerating electric mobility

Greening professional fleets is already a requirement. The electrification plan intends to go further by targeting intensive mobility and vehicles that are expensive to electrify.

It is structured around two main areas:

• Increased purchase subsidies, via CEE premiums and Calls for Projects.
• Strengthening charging infrastructure, with the goal of increasing the number of charging points on the national network fivefold and bringing the number of stations dedicated to heavy goods vehicles to 8,000.

What subsidies are available for electrifying professional mobility in 2026?

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2.3 How can industry and its industrial processes be electrified?

In the industrial sector, the potential for electrification is massive. Nearly 60% of fossil fuel usage could already be electrified. Technical solutions exist, but their adoption remains slow. The plan aims to increase the share of electricity from 37% in 2023 to 47% by 2030.

The three levers for industrial electrification

The plan relies on three complementary levers:

• Strengthening investment subsidies, targeted at the purchase of electrical equipment or comprehensive decarbonization projects (ADEME calls for projects, Energy Savings Certificates).
• Accelerating electrical grid connections : the plan provides for a reduction in connection lead times through an over-reservation procedure, the application of a "first come, first served" policy, and temporary connections.
• Offering new long-term electricity contracts : the plan provides for the advance sale, starting in 2027, of a portion of the renewable energy volume supported by the State.

What subsidies are available for electrifying industrial processes in 2026?

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3. How to manage your company's electrification strategy?

Switching to electric is not just about replacing equipment: it is a strategic transformation that requires preparation and support.

3.1 How to manage your electricity supply contracts?

Electrifying your equipment requires securing your energy sourcing in advance. The goal: to negotiate an electricity price that is controlled, transparent, and compatible with your future usage.

As a business, you have a choice between several purchasing strategies:

• Des fixed or indexed price contracts, or hybrid offers to balance security and opportunities.
• Long-term PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) contracts that lock in prices and volumes over several years.

France enjoys a structural advantage, with electricity that is 95% decarbonized and competitive. By 2027, the wholesale price is estimated to be around €55/MWh, compared to €91 in Germany and €101 in Italy.

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3.2 How to identify priority uses for electrification?

Mapping consumption is essential to determine which equipment or processes to electrify first.

An energy audit, supplemented by targeted technical and financial studies, identifies:

• The most fossil-fuel-dependent and energy-intensive uses.
• Equipment at the end of its service life.
• Potential savings in energy, CO2, and costs.
• Return on investment.
• Technical constraints (power, grid connection, etc.).

3.3 How to define a coherent electrification strategy?

An electrification strategy depends on your consumption profile, technical and operational constraints, budget, and available subsidies.

Three approaches are possible:

• Start with quick wins: these actions are fast to implement and provide immediate, visible results to build internal momentum (electric vehicles, replacing small equipment, etc.).
• Start with the highest-consumption areas: while more complex and time-consuming to implement, electrifying the most fossil-fuel-dependent processes offers greater energy and financial gains (industrial processes, heating, etc.).
• Combine both approaches, depending on budget capacity.

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3.4 How to finance your electrification project?

The electrification plan offers new financing opportunities by strengthening two main levers:

• The Energy Savings Certificates (CEE).
• ADEME calls for projects.

Companies should not overlook other financial support:

• Tax benefits and retrofit bonuses for electric mobility.
• Reduction or exemption fromelectricity excise duties for electro-intensive sectors.
• Regional or local government grants.

3.5 How to monitor and adjust your electrification strategy over time?

Like any project, the electrification of usage is a continuous process.

New habits will allow you to get the most out of it, both energetically and financially:

• Monitor market price trends.
• Measure the real impact of new equipment.
• Adjust contracts and strategy based on results.
• Implement high-performance energy monitoring.

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Conclusion

The "Electrify France" plan outlines a new energy trajectory. For businesses, the challenge goes beyond replacing gas or oil-powered equipment. Electrifying your operations is a strategy that must be built and managed: securing electricity contracts, optimizing costs, managing consumption, and more.

The aid announced in 2026 opens a window of opportunity to accelerate your company's energy transition. Seizing it not only allows you to decarbonize your operations but also strengthens your competitiveness and resilience in the face of economic and geopolitical tensions.

Ready to electrify your operations? Sirenergies supports you in building a tailored electrification strategy, securing your energy purchases, and turning the energy transition into a driver of performance.

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