When I wrote about UK renewables seeing record-setting production, I noted the slight downside that transport-related emissions were up slightly. But here’s the thing: I would much rather see the grid get greener first, because even if transport-related emissions are creeping up simultaneously, it’s increasingly obvious that electrification of transport is coming.
And when it does, a cleaner electricity grid will mean efficiency improvements from electrification will be more quickly and completely realized.
