A new guarantee allows islanders to switch to storage heaters, or other alternatives, and provides a solution for those currently unable to transition to their preferred choice while they wait for Guernsey Electricity to upgrade the grid in their area.
The company will support all additional electricity load applications for off-peak heating solutions up to 18kW, provided this load is managed by the company.
It is anticipated that the majority of one and two bedroom homes could benefit, along with a good portion of three bedroom homes.
Pictured: Electricity usage in megawatt hours throughout the day, highlighting the periods when on-Island generation is necessary.
Kenrick Brooks, Head of Sales and Solutions at Guernsey Electricity, said: “We are aware that many customers are looking to change to an electric heating solution; however some have struggled to find the right option due to capacity constraints on the electricity grid in their area at the present time.
“The new policy will enable more customers to switch to a more cost-effective and energy efficient heating solution and we anticipate strong interest in this.”
Guernsey Electricity recently hosted drop-in sessions with local tradespeople to set out the new policy.