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Jersey Electricity
Annual Report and Accounts 2025
Annual Report and Accounts 2025
Jersey Electricity
Financial statements
Governance
Strategy
During the year, we reached key milestones on three major
initiatives central to our long-term strategy. The Big Upgrade,
our £120m programme to modernise and reinforce Jersey’s
electricity network, remains on schedule, replacing ageing
assets, increasing capacity and preparing the grid for an
all-electric future.
In parallel, the £30m La Collette Resilience Programme
has continued to enhance on-Island backup generation,
improving the resilience of Jersey’s energy supply.
Commissioning the St Clement Solar Farm in spring 2025
marked a significant milestone: the Island’s first utility-scale
renewable generation project. This development represents
an important step towards energy independence and lays
the groundwork for further renewable growth.
Together, these projects demonstrate Jersey Electricity’s
long-term commitment to strategic investment, operational
excellence and responsible leadership. Our approach
balances the need for infrastructure modernisation with
affordability and environmental responsibility, ensuring
sustainable benefits for customers, shareholders and
the Island.
Performance
The Group delivered a solid performance in 2025,
underpinned by disciplined management and continued
investment. The easing of wholesale electricity markets
provided some relief, and we welcome a period of relative
stability in wholesale energy prices after several years of
severe volatility.
Revenue increased to £146.2m, up 8% on the prior year,
driven by steady unit sales growth and the continued
transition to electric heating and transport. Profit before
tax was £14.2m, lower than the previous year primarily due
to the revaluation of the property portfolio and a one-off
past service pension liability.
Our Energy business achieved a 6.4% return on assets,
maintaining robust performance on a five-year rolling basis.
Other divisions performed in line with expectations.
We remain well positioned for the future, with a strong
balance sheet, clear strategic direction and demonstrable
progress against our long-term objectives. The current
pricing structure continues to offer good value and stability
for customers while supporting the investment required to
deliver Jersey’s energy transition.
The Board has recommended a final dividend of 20.82p per
share, an increase of 5% on the previous year, payable on
13 March 2026. This reflects our solid financial position and
ongoing commitment to sustaining shareholder value,
while investing at record levels in Jersey’s energy future.
As we look ahead, our focus remains clear: to lead Jersey’s
transition to a net zero future with responsibility, foresight
and purpose. We are building not only an energy system,
but a legacy of reliability and sustainability for our Island.
Corporate governance
Strong governance is central to our success. The Board
is committed to the highest standards of corporate
governance, ensuring all innovation and investment activity
is delivered responsibly, transparently and in line with
stakeholder expectations.
In accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code
2018, the Board identified two key areas of focus for FY25:
1.
Progress towards Jersey’s net zero goal while further
reducing our own carbon footprint.
2.
Support customers through energy efficiency initiatives,
ensuring our services remain safe, reliable, affordable
and sustainable.
You can read about the good progress we have made in
both areas on pages 32 to 35.
The Board determined its key areas of focus for FY26
as follows:
1.
Continue to ensure secure, resilient, affordable and clean
electricity supply for Jersey, investing in core infrastructure
to underpin economic growth and meet the needs of
current and future customers.
2.
Provide oversight on our major infrastructure projects
– the Big Upgrade, La Colette Resilience Programme,
the Normandie 2 submarine cable replacement and,
internally, the Smart Upgrade, the Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) project, with particular emphasis on
resource management and cost control.
Board changes
In October 2024, we welcomed two new independent
Non-Executive Directors, Iman Hill and Roger Blundell, whose
expertise further strengthens the Board as it oversees the
Company’s delivery and strategic programme.
During the year, Lynne Fulton, Chief Financial Officer, stepped
down from the Board and will leave the Company in February.
On behalf of my colleagues, I extend our sincere thanks to
Lynne for her contribution and wish her every success in
the future. The search for her successor is underway, and the
Board is focused on appointing a candidate who will
continue to strengthen the Company’s financial leadership
and support our long-term strategic objectives.
As part of our succession process, I am delighted to announce
the appointment of Paul Savery as a Non-Executive Director,
effective 1 December 2025. Paul brings extensive director
experience and a strong commercial background, which
will be invaluable in supporting our continued growth and
strategic direction.
I would also like to express my appreciation to my fellow
Directors, the leadership team and all employees across
the Group. Their professionalism, commitment and integrity
help drive our progress and underpin our success.
Summary
2025 has been a defining year for Jersey Electricity,
one that demonstrates how disciplined investment,
sound management and responsible innovation can
deliver resilience and progress. We have strengthened
our foundations, advanced key strategic projects and
maintained strong financial performance while upholding
our responsibilities to customers, shareholders and
the community.
As we look ahead to FY26 and beyond, the Board remains
confident in the Company’s direction and its ability to lead
Jersey’s energy transition with responsibility, foresight
and purpose.
Phil Austin MBE
Chair
Chair’s review
(continued)
Our commitment to innovation
and investment is about more
than strengthening today’s network,
it’s ensuring Jersey has the secure,
sustainable energy infrastructure
it needs for generations to come.