Our Community
All islanders, including our employees, are our customers. Supporting our community, whether that be educating students, supporting environmental projects or offering our expertise and skills is a key part of what we stand for.
It’s about doing the right thing.
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1 acre
of wildflower seeds sown boosting biodiversity
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£12,000
donated annually to local environmental initiatives
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243
students supported at women in engineering day in 2021
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70
students entered 2021's Ecochallenge
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712
students in year 6 received a electrical safety handbook
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5
Power station tours and visits to schools
Power to the People
Apply to our new community fund for funding or support for local projects, initiatives or charities that benefit the environment and local community. Twice a year, applications are welcomed for initiatives and projects that support our Environmental Sustainability Strategy pillars that support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Bailiwick Schools EcoChallenge
The EcoChallenge is open to all schools within the Bailiwick of Guernsey, challenging students to think of ideas to improve their school's sustainability.
If you would like to see how we create the electricity that you use at home, in school, at work and all around Guernsey, we'd be delighted to show you around!
The guided tour of Guernsey Electricity’s Power Station takes you from Electricity House, around the site to see our different generators and even through our underground tunnel.
Tour Guidelines
- Visitors will be subject to a loud, warm environment and personal Protective Equipment will be provided (Ear plugs, a high visibility vest and a hard hat)
- Open or heeled footwear should not be worn
- The tour does include accessing stairs but we can accommodate wheelchair users
- The tour will last around 1 hour
If you would like more information or sign up for a tour please email communications@electricity.gg
Supporting our island is only achievable through the hard work and dedication of the people behind the scenes at Guernsey Electricity.
If you would like to play a critical role in developing the future of energy in Guernsey, have a look at the unique opportunities on our careers page and join us.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create a fully inclusive workforce designed to support the journey to a more sustainable future.
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15 April 2024
Monthly Meets- Meet Robbie
Ever wondered who oversees the controls of our islands electricity demand and usage? Here we meet Robbie Watson, one of our Control Room Operators, based in our Control Room at the Vale power station. -
12 April 2024
Delivering the energy transition
Following the States of Guernsey's approval to begin implementing the island's Electricity Strategy, the number of road closures will increase so we can upgrade Guernsey's network of underground cables. -
11 March 2024
What does it take to power your phone?
Behind the scenes, there’s a complex infrastructure made up of tens of thousands of component parts all working together across the island to make sure electricity reaches your charger reliably, efficiently, and on-demand. Here’s a brief overview of how it gets there...