Use Less Carbon Intensive Fuels

The Draft Energy Policy and Building Bye Laws stipulate that the carbon intensities of local energy fuels are:

Carbon intensity of Jersey energy consumption (kgCO₂/kWh)

The Energy policy recognises that the efficiency of each fuel should be factored into any final calculation of CO₂.  This is because when burning gas or oil to create heat, a proportion of the heat is lost up the flue or chimney. Modern boilers are more efficient than older models, efficiency ranges between 65% and 85%.  Electricity however, delivers 100% of the energy purchased to the point of use with negligible thermal losses.  The following table reflects these efficiencies.

                                                                             
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