Powering a Greener Future: Calisen’s Role in the Electrification Revolution

At Calisen, we’re immensely proud to be part of Electrifying Our Future, a groundbreaking digital series from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and Content With Purpose. This initiative highlights the urgent need for safe, secure and reliable electrification as the UK accelerates its transition to net zero.

 

At the end of February 2025, our team attended the official launch at the UK House of Lords, where we joined industry leaders to discuss the biggest challenges facing the sector - from skills shortages to supply chain constraints. The message was clear: if we want to electrify our future, we need collaboration, innovation and unwavering commitment to safety. Watch Calisen's Electrifying Our Future film here.

 

Electrifying our future: Why it matters

We are standing at the tipping point of an energy revolution. The UK’s journey to net zero depends on a resilient, intelligent energy infrastructure that can power homes, businesses, and transport sustainably. However, this transition is about more than just technology, it’s about ensuring safety and reliability at every step.

 

Electrifying Our Future is an ambitious digital series that explores what it really takes to build a low-carbon world. Through compelling short films and expert insights, it showcases the professionals, innovations and strategies shaping the UK’s energy landscape. From renewable integration to smart infrastructure, the series highlights the people and technologies working hard behind the scenes to make electrification not only possible but safe and future-proof.

 

Calisen’s commitment to a smarter, safer energy system

As one of the UK’s largest smart meter providers, Calisen plays a crucial role in modernising the energy grid. Smart meters are the foundation of a more efficient energy system, empowering homes and businesses to monitor and manage their energy use effectively. But with millions still to be installed, the challenge isn’t just about deployment - it’s about breaking down technical and communication barriers to ensure a seamless, secure transition.

 

Training the workforce of the future

A skilled workforce is essential for electrification. That’s why we are investing in training and upskilling engineers to meet the growing demand for smart energy solutions. Our training academy is developing the next generation of professionals who will lead the way in deploying, maintaining and optimising energy-efficient technologies.

 

Empowering consumers

Technology alone won’t drive the energy transition - people will. Educating customers on how to use smart meters and energy-efficient devices is key to reducing consumption, lowering bills, and cutting emissions. At Calisen, we’re committed to making energy management accessible and understandable, ensuring that households and businesses can confidently embrace a low-carbon future.

 

Lisa Preston, Associate Commercial Director, Metering commented, “Metering is one of the key deliverables in transitioning the UK’s energy market. It enables the customer to have more insight into their usage and give them greater control to reduce their consumption. It will also enable more control around demand and give the overall infrastructure of the UK more control over peak times and usage.”

 

The road ahead: Collaboration is key

The journey to net zero is well underway, but to accelerate progress, we need a collective effort. Industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals across the energy and electrotechnical sectors must work together to overcome challenges and drive innovation.

 

At Calisen, we’re not just deploying smart technology - we’re proud to be helping to build an energy system that is secure, resilient, and sustainable for generations to come. Let’s work together to power a cleaner, greener future. The time to electrify is now.