France has announced a national electrification plan that treats clean electricity as energy security and industrial strategy, not just climate policy. The plan aims to lift domestically produced electricity to 60% of France's energy mix by 2030, with public support doubling to 10 billion euros per year. Key measures include a target of one million heat pumps per year, a ban on gas boilers in new buildings starting in 2027, expanded EV leasing for lower-income drivers, and grid reinforcement. The article argues France is unusually well placed for this shift because its electricity system is already heavily decarbonized by nuclear power and renewables. Direct electrification of heat, transport, and industry is more efficient than relying on imported fossil fuels or hydrogen. However, the 2030 timetable is ambitious and will test whether supply chains, installer training, grid connections, and permitting can keep up with policy goals. The plan connects demand and supply sides, which many countries fail to do. But implementation detail matters more than announcement volume. The real test is whether France can execute across buildings, vehicles, factories, and grids simultaneously within a very short delivery window.
