Overview of increases
Electricity prices will change from 1st July 2026
We know this is not news anyone will welcome.
Any increase in household bills puts extra strain on islanders' finances, especially when people are already feeling the pressure of rising costs across a range of areas.
Why are prices going up?
We want to be transparent about the reasons for this price rise.
Investment
Running an electricity network and power station is expensive and our equipment needs constant investment to make sure it works properly when needed.
We already spend around £12m a year just replacing our existing equipment as it reaches the end of its life.
We need to keep investing even more money in upgrading our electricity infrastructure and to prepare for the future.
In 2026 we expect to spend around £15m on capital investment. This year’s additional investment requirements include planning for a second interconnector and beginning to roll out new electricity meters.
Inflation
Inflation is the rate that average prices are increasing across a range of good and services in Guernsey.
Inflation in Guernsey is still relatively high, at 4%.
This means that it costs us more to supply Guernsey with electricity, as the price of goods and services we purchase to run the business continues to rise.
What does this mean for my bill?
- For the typical customer with electric heating, the overall increase will be approximately £3 per week.
- For the typical customer without electric heating, the overall increase will be approximately £1.55 per week
But we know that every customer is different, so we’ve built an online Tariff Calculator to help you see what these changes mean for you.
By looking at how much energy you used previously, it can estimate your new bill in seconds.
View new tariff rates here
What about the standing charge?
The increase to the standing charge has been kept as low as possible and significantly lower than increases in previous years.
The primary standing charge will increase from £86.75 to £89.35 per quarter – an increase of around 3 pence per day.
Will you be changing the standing charge?
We know customers would like to see us change the way we recover the standing charge, to make it fairer.
We remain committed to reforming the standing charge, and we'll provide more detail on those plans later this year.
Watch our tariff video below which explains the role of tariffs and what they help pay for.
What does this mean for me?
To help you understand how these changes will impact your bills, we have a user-friendly Tariff Calculator. This tool offers an estimate of your new electricity costs based on your previous electricity usage.
What support is available for those struggling to pay their bill?
The first thing to do is contact us as soon as you are worried you may fall into difficulty.
We’re here to support you if you need help paying for your electricity bills or managing your account.
Our friendly and experienced team can help you manage your usage, offer advice, and connect you with other organisations that may be able to help.
Please call our dedicated Customer Service team on 01481 200700 or email customer@electricity.gg.
1st July 2026- Electricity Tariff Details
