<p>Carbon dioxide removal is crucial for moderating the rapid pace of power sector transformation, while electrification can reduce the emission intensity of the carbon removal process. Here, we use a multisector model to explore the impact of varying levels of CO₂ removal (1 to 10 gigatonnes CO₂ per year) on the electricity sector by 2050 under 1.5 °C and 2 °C future warming. Our results show that under high CO₂ removal pathways, up to 5% of electricity consumption could be dedicated to removing CO₂. Limited CO₂ removal by 2050 could increase asset stranding costs by US$165-225 billion in fossil-intensive countries like China, the US, and India. Also, a 15% additional mitigation of committed emissions in the power sector would be needed under constrained CO₂ removal pathways. While a high CO₂ removal future is key to alleviating the burden of power sector transformation, it carries the risk of increased committed emissions. Careful planning is required to balance a less disruptive transformation without compromising climate targets.</p>