Across Europe, electricity has overtaken gas as the dominant cooking fuel. One recent study notes that by 2022 — in the OECD reference — electricity was used for around 45 % of households’ cooking needs, compared with 39 % for gas.
The Euralarm Industry Workshop, held on 24 November 2025 in Athens, brought together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders for an insightful afternoon focused on strengthening safety, security, and resilience across Europe.
This article explores how the rise of everyday battery-powered devices is impacting fire safety and security systems in homes, workplaces, and public environments.
This second article in the series on fire safety and security in relation to Europe’s energy transition focuses on electric vehicles and their impact on fire safety and security.
