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The electricity market reforms are focused on achieving the investment we need to deliver the secure, affordable and low-carbon electricity we need. EMR does not specifically focus on the uptake of electric vehicles, however, the reforms set out in the White Paper will ensure that the electricity generation is in place to support their use. It is anticipated that electrification of the heat, transport and other carbon intensive sectors may lead to a doubling of overall electricity demand by 2050.In addition, as part of the White Paper, the Government are seeking views on how to ensure that non-generation technologies and approaches to providing capacity—which could include reducing demand at periods of system scarcity by charging electric vehicles when demand is low—could participate in a capacity mechanism on a fair and equal basis with electricity generation. |