This opinion piece considers some of the impact our transitional journey to net zero will have on ‘critical power systems’ and what they could look like in an all-electric future? The author explores some of the technological options currently available and under consideration, how they might be developed and considers some of the possible risks if the requirements of ISO14064 are not fully considered when developing a project. If the UK business is to be successful in reducing emissions generally from existing or new infrastructure, it requires a cohesive strategy which has equal importance with all other business imperatives.