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carbon future
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Contents
At Jersey Electricity (‘the Company’), we are committed to delivering energy
that is safe, reliable, sustainable and affordable to our Island community.
Safety
is at the heart of our operations,
protecting our employees, customers
and the wider community.
Reliability
ensures homes and
businesses have the energy they
need, every day.
Sustainability
drives our investment in
low-carbon technologies and shapes
how we manage our energy network .
Affordability
ensures our services
remain accessible and competitively
priced for all.
Strategy
Chair’s review
02
Chief Executive’s review
07
Purpose, vision and values
12
Our performance
18
Understanding our stakeholders
20
Sustainability
32
JE Energy
38
Accelerating solar deployment
43
Health, safety and wellbeing
46
JE Home & Business
48
Electric mobility
52
Other businesses
54
JE Technology
56
Financial review
62
Group risk management
70
Climate-related disclosures
81
Governance
Board of Directors
92
Directors’ report for the year
ended 30 September 2025
96
Nominations Committee
100
Audit and Risk Committee
104
Remuneration Committee
108
Financial statements
Independent Auditor’s Report
to the members of Jersey Electricity plc
114
Consolidated Income Statement
119
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
120
Consolidated Balance Sheet
121
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
122
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
123
Notes to the Consolidated Statements
124
Five Year Group Summary
149
Alternative performance measures
150
Financial calendar
151
Shareholder information
152
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Phil Austin MBE leads a Board comprising experienced
Executive and independent Non-Executive Directors.
Together, they provide strategic direction and strong
corporate governance to ensure the long-term success
and sustainability of the Company.
Strategic investment:
Powering Jersey’s net‑zero transition
Following the celebration of our centenary in 2024, 2025 has been a year of
continued investment and progress. The year began with a centenary stakeholder
dinner, attended by a cross-section of employees, pensioners, suppliers, partners
and Government representatives, marking both a celebration of the Company’s
heritage and a shared commitment to Jersey’s energy future. It set a fitting tone
for a year defined by collaboration, ambition and progress.
It has also been a demanding period, reflecting our sustained focus on building a
modern, efficient and resilient energy system for the Island’s future. Our ambition
remains clear: to accelerate Jersey’s transition to net zero while delivering secure,
reliable, sustainable and affordable energy for all customers. Progress has been
evident across the business. We have strengthened network reliability and net zero
readiness, invested in new skills and technologies, and deepened collaboration
with Government, stakeholders and the wider community to advance the Island’s
sustainability goals.
Chair’s review
In 2025, Jersey Electricity has
demonstrated how innovation,
strategic investment and sustainable
growth can power a resilient future.
By embracing new technologies
and strengthening our infrastructure,
we continue to deliver value for our
stakeholders while advancing Jersey’s
journey towards a low-carbon, secure
energy system
GROUP REVENUE
£146.2m
FY24: £135.7m
PROFIT BEFORE TAX
£14.2m
FY24: £15.1m
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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.
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Foundations for sustainable growth
In a year defined by the scaling up of investment behind a new business plan, we
have taken significant steps to establish new foundations, structures and processes
that will help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable power.
Our business is already delivering strong operational outcomes and these new
foundations provide a platform to support our customers, shareholders and
community while contributing to the Island’s net zero ambitions.
The challenge of decarbonising Jersey is significant if we are to achieve it while
also maintaining safety, affordability and security. Our commitment to sustainability
is driving investment across every part of our business, from grid modernisation
and the integration of renewables to customer solutions, digitalisation and
technology innovation.
The progress outlined in this report is testament to the efforts of our team who have
collectively embraced the need for change – to be more focused on customers
than ever before, and to do so efficiently and innovatively.
Their dedication and expertise are the cornerstone of this year’s achievements,
and I thank our whole team for this.
Strategic priorities
We have made solid progress this year, further developing our planning process
which has led to our most ambitious business plan yet. This has provided a north
star to guide our business activities, and a real cadence around our headline
projects. We have seen encouraging progress, marked by improving performance
alongside foundation-setting for the future.
Chief Executive’s review
In a year defined by a scaling up of
investment, significant steps have been
taken to ensure solid foundations,
structures and processes are in place
to deliver safe, reliable, affordable and
sustainable power.
ENERGY
REVENUE
£118.4m
FY24: £108.1m
ENERGY
BUSINESS PROFIT
£12.7m
FY24: £13.0m
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People
Our people are integral to our success, helping us to deliver
on our strategic priorities. This year we created a Business
Leadership Team (BLT) to empower senior talent to step up
and take stronger ownership for eight key strategic
programmes of work.
Our People & Culture strategy aims to develop a culture of
engagement and empowerment, where employees are
encouraged to lead their workstream activities as if it were
their own business. The BLT structure has created a strategic
leadership space for eight employees exemplifying these
values to take responsibility and influence the delivery of
our key objectives.
Progress in our employee engagement is reflected in strong
return rates in our surveys and high-quality engagement
around the Company, putting JE in the top quartile on
engagement for another year.
Supply security and resilience
Jersey Electricity will formally adopt an enhanced Security of
Supply Standard by summer 2028. Work is underway to build
further security in the network, reflecting the Island’s increased
reliance on electricity as its primary energy source.
Jersey Electricity’s positive record of supply security continues
with an industry-leading customer minutes lost score,
although we narrowly missed our target due to planned
isolations required as part of major works. Maintaining
secure electricity supplies is paramount to supporting Jersey’s
economy and encouraging customers to switch to electric
heating and transport.
The £30m La Collette Resilience Programme has made
significant strides, safely demolishing the 50-year-old
steam turbines and associated infrastructure. The next
stage is to run a tender process for new generators which
would provide an additional 50 MW of on-Island fast start
backup generating capacity.
Setting the foundations for the electricity network of the
future is driving our largest ever investment into the network,
known as The Big Upgrade. This £120m investment over five
years will ensure we can meet the forecasted 25% increase in
peak demand to achieve the Island’s net zero target, while
providing customers with the flexibility to access the power
they need. Our innovative use of smart metering data has
enabled us to identify parts of our infrastructure that are
capacity constrained and ensure we deploy capital in the
most targeted and efficient way.
Working with Guernsey Electricity as part of our Channel
Islands Electricity Grid partnership, we’re advancing the
replacement of Jersey’s oldest subsea cable. This project
began at the end of 2024, and we have made good progress
defining our technical requirements and planning for consent
in both Jersey and France, and have moved well into the
tendering process.
Long‑term clean, green energy
Jersey currently imports around 94% of its electricity from
France through a supply contract with EDF. Our current
contract expires at the end of 2027 and we are pleased
to report good progress in negotiations. While there will
be some structural changes to the new contract, we are
confident it will provide the framework for us to continue
to deliver competitively priced power and good outcomes
for our customers. Meanwhile, we are well placed with our
current hedged position, which remains in place until our
incumbent contract expires.
Our strategy to import competitively priced low-carbon
power from nuclear and certified hydro-electric sources,
while diversifying our energy mix with locally sourced
renewable power, continues to serve the Island well. It has
resulted in a market-leading average carbon intensity of
distributed energy, and highlights a major advantage of
electricity as the Island’s predominant energy source.
Customers report that pricing is one of the most important
attributes of our service, and we are proud to have
successfully sheltered them from significant increases over
recent years, when European wholesale markets have spiked
upwards. While prices elsewhere have eased, electricity
is still substantially cheaper in Jersey than in many countries
in Europe.
Fuel switching momentum built towards the end of the
financial year, as we refocused our efforts to ensure we
meet customers’ needs and have the right low-carbon
technologies in place for the long term.
Our ‘heat pump first’ approach combined with government
incentives drove strong levels of domestic fuel switches
and we saw our strongest set of heat pump sales,
suggesting a shift in consumer sentiment. We continue to
partner with Government to support policy outcomes and
provide administration services for their Carbon Neutral
Roadmap initiatives.
The commercial sector has delivered particularly encouraging
results – well ahead of historic performance – concluding in
our most positive year in a decade for switches outside of
the post-covid high.
Further investment in our sustainable transport strategy has
supported the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and ensures
we prepare the Evolve public charging network for future
flexibility and resilience. We invested in upgrades at several
strategic locations to provide more rapid charging options,
and installed new ultra-rapid chargers in Gorey and St Aubin.
We have also made progress with the next generation of
home-charging technology.
Chief Executive’s review
(continued)
With new projects delivering
locally-generated power to the
grid for the whole community, solar is
becoming increasingly affordable,
stable and complementary to our
imported power from France
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Through our Solar 5000 project, we’re working to power the
equivalent of 5000 homes with locally generated solar by
2030. We reached a key milestone this spring, cementing
our commitment to energy diversification, when Jersey’s
first solar farm was commissioned. Moulin à Vent is a 4 MW
project in St Clement – home to over 100 sheep who graze
beneath the solar array – and has materially outperformed
expectations this year (see page 44).
We have also seen positive progress on two significant
ground-mount solar farms which will be connected to the
local grid in early 2026, with consultations in progress on
two further sites. Rooftop solar projects remain a vital part
of our local energy generation strategy, with sites at the
airport and St Clement’s Parish Hall due to be commissioned
in FY26.
We remain supportive of Government as it considers offshore
wind, and we continue to explore the role JE can play in
its development.
Technology
Supporting our business portfolio as well as our customers
with innovative technology is a strategic priority. One core
outcome has been a major transformation programme
focused on simplifying processes, eliminating technical
debt and implementing best-in-class applications through
the strategic use of technology.
This includes a shift toward secure, scalable, cloud-delivered
systems that improve efficiency and resilience while
seamlessly connecting business areas. We are now finalising
plans and establishing key partnerships, ready to deploy the
new enterprise resource planning system next year. Good
progress has also been made to the rollout of advanced
metering infrastructure, marking a critical step toward a
smarter, more connected energy future.
We continue to invest in our current energy efficiency
platforms, and have developed a new commercial platform,
My JE for Business. This year, we held a successful pilot
scheme with the business community to help companies
manage their electricity usage across multiple sites.
Supplementing the app for residential users, this is an
important part of our strategy to encourage customers
to use resources more efficiently.
Customer
Customers remain the lifeblood of all we do. Acutely aware
of our monopoly heritage, we are working harder than ever
to better serve customers’ needs now and into the future.
Our Group-wide initiative Think Customer has further
improved our processes, skills and systems. As part of this, we
held workshops with every employee in the Company this
year to challenge them to consider how their role impacts
customer experience, even if they’re not in a traditionally
customer-facing role. We want to empower our colleagues
to ensure engaging with JE and its businesses is as
straightforward as possible.
Think Customer is helping build our customers’ trust in both
the Company, and the quality of our products and services.
Our Institute of Customer Service Survey Score maintains our
position in the upper quartile for utilities and our customer
satisfaction score also paints a positive result. This is a great
achievement, putting JE towards the top of the pack
alongside strong international performers.
Financial performance
FY25 was an ambitious year with the launch and
implementation of key infrastructure projects that will define
JE’s activities for the long term. Against this significant agenda,
we delivered a positive year of performance outcomes.
Group revenue for the year to 30 September 2025 rose 8%
to £146.2m (FY24: £135.7m), while profit before tax declined
6% to £14.2m (FY24: £15.1m).
The Energy business delivered a 6.4% return on assets,
sustaining strong performance on a five-year rolling basis.
Electricity unit sales reached 616 million kWh, a slight increase
on the prior year, driven by colder winter conditions and
continued electrification trends in heating and transport.
Following significant instability, the wholesale energy markets
have been broadly settled this year. This stability meant we
were able to announce a sub-RPI tariff increase of 2.5%,
implemented from 1 March 2026 – after the winter period to
protect customers. This is encouraging news, particularly
given the current cost-of-living pressures, the strategic
investments we’re making, and the work underway to
strengthen our foundations for future growth.
Outlook
With several strategic projects making great headway,
we end the year in a strong position. The critical groundwork
we delivered this year creates a resilient platform for
delivering long-term value to our customers, community
and stakeholders.
The coming 12 months will present challenges and
opportunities, as we strive to balance short-term projects
with longer-term investments.
Our agenda is broad and ambitious. From the springboard
we have invested in this year, JE is well-positioned to deliver
continued sustainable growth, support the Government
in its Carbon Neutral Roadmap ambitions and remain the
energy partner our Island deserves, while delivering fair
returns to shareholders.
After a difficult period of market volatility, during which our
focus has been to support and protect Islanders, we remain
in a good position with a new import contract with France
nearing completion.
We will continue to invest significantly in our core network,
strengthen our position in renewable energy across
Jersey and implement new approaches to accelerate the
decarbonisation of homes and businesses – most notably
in heating, cooling and transport.
Our significant investment programme calls for additional
financing. We are confident this can be secured in a manner
that creates value for consumers in a risk-managed way.
This will continue to be a focus into next year.
Our people, assets and processes, and the way they
come together, will be central to our promise to deliver
safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable services to our
community and shareholder value for the long term.
Chris Ambler
Chief Executive
JE stands at a pivotal moment. Building on this
year’s momentum, we are shaping a future of
energy innovation, climate leadership, and sustainable
growth. Our platform is set to deliver lasting value for
our Island, our customers and our community
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Jersey Electricity
(JE) powers the
lives of around 54,000 homes and
businesses across Jersey. We’re a
vertically integrated power company,
meaning we manage everything from
importing and generating electricity
to transmitting, distributing and
supplying it safely and reliably.
Our goal is simple, to provide safe, reliable,
affordable and sustainable energy for everyone
and every business in Jersey now and long into
the future. Listed on the London Stock Exchange,
we’re proud to play a central role in supporting
the Island’s community and economy.
Today, around 94% of the electricity we supply
comes from low-carbon sources in France, roughly
two-thirds nuclear and one-third hydroelectric,
delivered through three undersea supply cables.
This clean energy mix has allowed us to virtually
eliminate carbon emissions from Jersey’s
electricity supply. The remaining energy comes
from Jersey’s Energy from Waste plant, on-Island
solar generation and from test running our thermal
generation plant.
Beyond electricity, our businesses include retail
(
Powerhouse
), IT advisory (
Jendev
), building
services (
JEBS
), environmental engineering
and property, offering a range of services that
support customers and the wider community.
At Jersey Electricity, we’re committed to
enabling life’s essentials today and inspiring
a zero-carbon future.
Purpose, vision and values
Our purpose
To enable life’s essentials
by providing the
energy that powers homes, businesses
and communities across Jersey.
Our vision
To inspire a zero-carbon future
by
delivering safe, reliable, sustainable
and affordable energy.
Our values
Our six core values shape our culture and guide how
we work together to achieve our vision.
Safety
We do everything safely and responsibly – or not at all.
Nothing is more important than the safety of the public,
our customers and our people.
Customer focus
We listen to our customers and seek to understand and
respond to their needs, treating them the way we would
wish to be treated, with respect and honesty.
Teamwork
We value diversity and respect, and value our colleagues
as individuals. We believe we are stronger as a team,
leading to better solutions and a more enjoyable and
rewarding work life.
Reliability
We are trustworthy, dependable and reliable, delivering on
our commitments and always there when our customers
need us.
Excellence
We continually strive to work in a way that is both
innovative and simple to deliver cost-efficient solutions.
Responsibility
We accept responsibility for everything we do, safeguarding
the natural environment and the local community, as well
as the interests of our customers and people.
Our purpose, vision & values
Business enablement programmes
Infrastructure programmes
Think
Customer
The Smart
Upgrade
People
Power
The Big
Upgrade
Supply Security
and Resilience
Long-term Green,
Clean Energy
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Our business model
Jersey Electricity operates through three core business pillars, each playing
a vital role in delivering safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy
solutions for Jersey while supporting innovation and long-term growth.
We aim to achieve an attractive risk adjusted return to shareholders, at the
same time as delivering attractive products and services for customers now
and into the future.
Our strategy framework
About Jersey Electricity
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JE Energy
Our vertically integrated energy business is self-regulated and
responsible for generating, importing, transmitting, distributing
and supplying electricity to around 54,000 customers across
Jersey. This model ensures secure, affordable and low-carbon
energy for the Island.
JE Home & Business
JE Home & Business focuses on beyond-the-meter
solutions for homes and businesses, provides fuel switching
services, small-scale solar installations, building services,
property for rent and energy efficiency advice, and operates
The Powerhouse retail store. The Powerhouse retails home
appliances, health and wellbeing products, and smart
home technologies, supporting the Island’s transition to
sustainable living.
JE Technology
The technology business drives digital innovation and
transformation across the Group, JE Technology develops and
commercialises technology solutions that enhance operations
and customer experience. From app development and
data-driven insights to sustainable transport platforms,
this pillar enables efficiency, innovation and the potential to
leverage best-in-class technology platforms into new markets.
Our strategic objectives
Our strategic
priorities
Our strategy
Safe
Reliable
Affordable
Sustainable
Import low-carbon energy and
develop on-island renewables
as and when viable
Develop low-carbon
customer solutions to
drive growth
Leverage value chain and
technology to drive innovation
and efficiency
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About Jersey Electricity
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Our strategic objectives
We measure our success through four key objectives that reflect the value we
deliver to Jersey:
To deliver on these objectives, we have a strategy that defines the strategic choices we have made
and guides our allocation of resources:
Import low-carbon energy and
accelerate on-Island renewables
to ensure a reliable and sustainable
supply when economically viable.
Develop cost effective low-carbon
customer solutions for transport and heat
to support Jersey’s energy transition.
Leverage fully integrated business
model and technology to drive
innovation and efficiency.
Together, our objectives and strategic priorities ensure that Jersey Electricity continues to provide
essential energy today, while shaping a safe, sustainable and affordable energy future for the Island.
Our strategic priorities
Safe
Reliable
Affordable
Sustainable
Key work programmes
Business enablement programmes
Our work programmes are
central to delivering Jersey
Electricity’s purpose, powering
a zero carbon future for
Jersey through a safe, reliable,
affordable and sustainable
electricity supply. In FY25, we
advanced key infrastructure
programmes that underpin the
Island’s transition to net zero
and enhance the resilience
of our energy network for
generations to come.
Delivering Jersey’s energy
transition means we need
to invest not only in physical
infrastructure, but also in the
people, systems and culture
that will sustain it. Our business
enablement programmes
strengthen how we operate –
enhancing customer experience,
improving efficiency and
digital capability, and investing
in the people and skills that will
shape our future. By focusing
on our customers, leveraging
technology and empowering
our people, we are building
a resilient organisation ready
to lead Jersey’s transition to a
sustainable, all-electric future.
The Big Upgrade
Futureproofing Jersey’s network with a £120 million
investment in our electricity infrastructure.
Supply Security and Resilience
Strengthening supply resilience and enhancing
on-Island generation with the £30 million La Collette
Resilience Programme.
Long-term Green, Clean Energy
Accelerating Jersey’s renewable transition with a goal to
power 5,000 homes from solar energy by 2030 through
a £30 million commitment to Solar 5000, and enabling
access to cost effective, risk managed, imported energy.
Think Customer
Designed to deepen our understanding of customer
needs, improve every interaction and ensure our products
and services deliver real value and satisfaction.
The Smart Upgrade
Brings together three major programmes, advanced
metering infrastructure, enterprise resource planning
and retail transformation, to modernise how we work
and how customers experience our services.
People Power
Our long-term commitment to developing the capability,
culture and leadership needed to thrive in a rapidly
evolving energy sector.
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Our performance
Jersey Electricity sets clear key performance indicators (KPIs) to show how we
are meeting our commitments to customers, the community and Jersey’s energy
future. These measures help guide our decisions, inform our plans and keep us
focused on providing safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.
Financial Performance FY25
Revenue (£m)
£146.2m
+8%
FY24
£135.7m
Growth driven by tariff increase, higher demand due to colder winter conditions
and fuel switching.
FY23
£125.1m
Unit Sales of Electricity (m)
616m
+1%
FY24
609m
Increase as a result of colder winter conditions and continued electrification
in heating and transport, offset by improvements in energy efficiency.
FY23
608m
Profit Before Tax (£m)
£14.2m
(6)%
FY24
15.1m
Decrease in profit due to revaluation of property portfolio and a one-off
pension cost.
FY23
14.9m
Ordinary Dividend Per Share (p)
20.8p
+5%
FY24
19.8p
Dividend growth reflects JE’s focus on sustainable, predictable returns while
supporting ongoing investment.
FY23
18.8p
Return on Energy Assets (5-year rolling avg%)
6.4%
+1pp
FY24
6.3%
Showing sound operational results while effectively managing the Company’s
investment programme.
FY23
6.2%
Non‑Financial Performance FY25
Customer Minutes Lost (CMLs)
7.7
(19)%
FY24
9.5
Planned network interruptions for the Big Upgrade impacted CMLs slightly.
FY23
4.0
Customer Service Score (average of 1 to 100)
75.4
(3)
FY24
77.5
A slight decrease linked to the timing of the tariff increase, has been offset
by improved complaint handling and overall customer experience.
FY23
80.3
Employee Net Promoter Score (-100 to +100)
31
(2)%
FY24
34
Employee engagement declined marginally amid major organisational
transformation driven by strategic and digital initiatives.
FY23
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Environment and Safety Performance FY25
CO
2
Level (gCO
2
e/kWh)
24.74
FY24
24.85
Carbon intensity remains low, supported by low-carbon imports
and on-Island renewable generation.
FY23
25.30
Safety – Lost time injuries (events)
1
FY24
1
Continued focus on safety has kept workplace incidents at a very low level,
the one lost time injury recorded was not serious.
FY23
3
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Chief Executive
Stakeholder engagement in FY25:
Unlocking innovation, long‑term investment and growth
Understanding
our stakeholders
Strong stakeholder relationships underpin our strategy for
innovation, long-term investment and sustainable growth in
the Island. As we progress our vision to inspire a zero-carbon
future, open and constructive engagement ensures our plans
are informed, inclusive and impactful.
Stakeholder objectives
1. Build trust
Provide reliable, affordable and low-carbon energy
with excellent service and clear communication.
2. Empower our people
Create a safe, inclusive and high-performance culture
where people feel confident to engage and thrive.
3. Lead Jersey’s energy transition
Work with partners to accelerate electrification and
achieve a sustainable, net zero future.
Informing investment through dialogue
Regular engagement between Board members, senior
leadership and Government supports our alignment
with national policy goals, including the Carbon Neutral
Roadmap and Jersey’s 2050 net zero target. This ongoing
collaboration reinforces confidence among investors,
suppliers and partners that Jersey Electricity is a stable,
forward-thinking business equipped to lead the transition.
Delivering our strategy relies on strong relationships with
all those whom we serve and work with:
Employees
Our success depends on the talent, diversity and
commitment of our people, who drive innovation
and bring our strategy to life. (See pages 22 to 24)
Customers
We’re committed to delivering a safe, reliable,
affordable and sustainable service that meets
customer needs today and into the future.
(See pages 26 to 27)
Communities and NGO’s
The support of our communities is essential to
achieving a fair and sustainable energy transition,
that is respectful of our Island. (See pages 28 to 29)
Government
As both policy maker and shareholder, a strong
partnership with Government is key to maintaining
strategic momentum. (See page 30)
Shareholders
Prudent financial and risk management enables
us to deliver stable, risk-adjusted returns and fund
future investment. (See page 31)
Partners, suppliers and contractors
We rely on healthy on and off-Island supply chains
that can support our strategy and that are committed
to our success.
Engaging meaningfully with our
stakeholders is central to building
relationships and strengthening trust. Their
feedback and insight help us anticipate
future needs, focus our resources and
deliver solutions that create lasting value
– for today, and for generations to come.
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People power
Understanding our stakeholders
(continued)
Andrew Welsby
People & Culture Director
Investing in people: Growth, innovation
and strategic commitment
In FY25, we continued to build momentum with our People &
Culture strategy, delivering a year of meaningful progress
across employee development, organisational innovation
and strategic investment. These efforts reflect our belief
that sustainable business growth is inseparable from the
wellbeing, capability and engagement of our workforce.
Growth through talent development
A cornerstone of our growth strategy this year was the
expansion of our early careers pipeline through targeted
outreach and community engagement. Our support for the
Primary Engineer programme enabled more than 1,000 Jersey
pupils to participate in a hands-on engineering competition,
sparking interest and gender diversity in STEM careers and
strengthening our presence in local schools. JE employees
volunteered as judges and mentors, and the judging and
grading was hosted on-site, reinforcing our role as a
community-minded employer.
In parallel, our bursary scheme continued to support aspiring
engineers and technicians through financial assistance
and mentoring. This initiative has helped build long-term
relationships with students and institutions, while also
ensuring a steady flow of talent into the business. The bursary
programme is a key part of our ‘grow our own’ philosophy, and
several recipients have gone on to join JE in permanent roles.
We also made strides in succession planning. The creation
of the Business Leadership Team, a group of high-potential
senior leaders, has accelerated development for future
executive roles. This initiative will increase leadership capability
and establish a robust succession pipeline, reinforcing our
commitment to internal growth.
Innovation in people strategy
Innovation was a defining theme in our people agenda this
year. We introduced several forward-looking initiatives that
reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and
creative thinking.
One such initiative was the launch of WeCare, a digital health
and wellbeing platform offering 24/7 access to virtual GP
consultations, mental health support and fitness programmes.
Over 30% employees engaged with the platform at launch,
and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. This
investment in employee wellbeing complements our existing
healthcare benefits and demonstrates our duty of care in a
tangible, modern way.
Internally, we implemented the HiBob HR system to modernise
performance management. This digital tool has streamlined
appraisals and improved alignment between individual
objectives and Company goals. Managers were trained in
goal-setting and feedback, reinforcing a high-performance
culture. Alongside this, we completed work to allow for the
outsourcing of payroll commencing in October 2025 and
developed a business case for a new learning management
system – both steps in our ongoing HR digital transformation.
Building a culture of engagement and inclusion
Employee engagement remained strong throughout the year.
Our June 2025 survey saw 85% participation and an employee
Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of +31, placing us in the top
quartile for engagement of similar organisations surveyed.
These results reflect a culture of listening and continuous
improvement, supported by employee-led enhancements
across departments.
We also rolled out Recognize, a peer recognition platform
that logged more than 476 instances of kudos. This initiative,
coupled with the launch of semi-annual awards judged by
a leadership panel, has fostered a culture of appreciation
and boosted morale.
Inclusion was another priority. We refreshed our four-year
diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy, trained leaders
in inclusive hiring and established an inclusion forum. JE
sponsored Pride and other diversity events, contributing to
a more inclusive workplace and earning positive external
recognition. These efforts are helping to build momentum
around our inclusive culture and align with our values as a
responsible employer.
Community engagement and outreach
We launched a new employee value proposition, supported
by internal communications, an external careers site and
a multimedia apprentice campaign. These efforts have
unified our employer brand with strong engagement across
digital channels and local outreach.
The FY25 period has been marked by purposeful investment
in our people, underpinned by innovation and strategic
foresight. From expanding our early careers pipeline and
modernising HR systems, to launching wellbeing platforms
and exploring external partnerships, we have laid the
groundwork for a resilient, future-ready workforce.
These initiatives reflect our belief that growth is not merely
a function of financial performance but of organisational
enablement and vitality. By investing in our people, we are
investing in the long-term success of Jersey Electricity and
the community we serve.
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APPRENTICES
26/74%
FEMALE/MALE
GENDER DIVERSITY
10
YEARS
AVERAGE SERVICE
By investing in people, innovation and
future skills, we are building a resilient
workforce and strengthening our role as a
trusted employer in Jersey’s energy transition.
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IN FOCUS
Business Leadership Team
As part of delivering Jersey Electricity’s Company Business Plan (CBP),
we introduced a new governance and leadership structure in the
form of the Business Leadership Team (BLT). The initiative establishes
eight strategic workstreams: Tariffs, PPAs & Supply Contract,
Island Electrification, Strategic Planning & Performance, Business
Management Meeting, Culture, Business Transformation, Governance,
and Sustainability.
Each workstream is responsible for delivering
a key element of the CBP.
This approach was designed to create greater alignment,
accountability and empowerment by delegating ownership of
core strategic areas. The initiative encourages outcome-focused
delivery, deeper engagement into the organisation, cross-functional
collaboration and commercial thinking.
BLT members are stepping up to lead strategically significant work,
supported by the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), allowing the ELT
to focus more on strategy and longer-term planning. The workstreams
are also fostering a stronger culture of collaboration and leadership
development, helping SLT members become more promotable to
ELT roles in future.
Ultimately, this new structure is helping Jersey Electricity grow more
leaders, not just managers – tapping into the organisation’s latent
potential, strengthening collective purpose and ensuring that
every level of leadership contributes directly to delivering our
strategic outcomes.
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We launched Think Customer in
November 2024, following insight
from more than 1,096 customer survey
responses. This research identified 22
key expectations from customers across
various touchpoints – from choosing
a tariff and managing their account, to
resolving issues and accessing advice.
These expectations shaped a practical, people-led
framework built on three core customer promises:
y
We find brilliant solutions
y
We’re on it
y
We look out for you
Since launch, we’ve delivered 32 internal workshops to
embed these principles across the business. Teams are
empowered to listen actively, take ownership and respond
with empathy and action.
Understanding our stakeholders
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Our customers
Kate Gosson
Head of Customer Experience
Think Customer in action
We actively recognise exceptional customer experience
across our business and have many examples where our
customer-centric approach is reflected in how our people go
above and beyond every day. From making an unscheduled
in-person house visit to a vulnerable customer while their
supply was being restored, to going the extra mile with a
customer going through a heating upgrade, we are putting
Think Customer into action.
Looking ahead
As we grow and innovate, Think Customer is central to how
we invest in our people and improve our services. We’ve built
new processes to keep our promises front of mind and will
continue refining the framework through ongoing feedback,
coaching and insight.
Our priorities for the year ahead include:
y
Embedding Think Customer principles into major business
projects and digital initiatives.
y
Expanding tailored advice and support for our most
vulnerable customers.
y
Continuing to empower our people to own and improve
the customer experience – every day, for every customer.
By investing in our people, listening to our customers and
embracing innovation, we’re building the foundations for
long-term, sustainable growth – delivering a customer
experience that’s as reliable and forward-thinking as the
energy we provide.
75.4
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION SCORE
2
nd
OUT OF 35 UTILITIES
Institute of Customer Service (ICS)
A great customer experience is delivered
by great people, because at Jersey Electricity,
customer experience isn’t just a department,
it’s part of who we are.
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100 Projects That Matter
In November 2024, we officially launched
100 Projects That
Matter
, a community impact programme inspired by our
centenary year and dedicated to creating meaningful and
lasting change across Jersey. Built on four pillars supporting
education, health, the environment and diversity, equity and
inclusion, the initiative aligns with our values and reinforces
our long-term commitment to supporting the community
we serve.
In its first year, the programme supported 31 projects,
investing £83,469 to create meaningful impact in the areas
that matter most to Islanders. Each project represents a
story of collaboration, innovation and investment in our
community’s future.
By focusing on these four pillars and supporting
diverse initiatives,
100 Projects That Matter
is
helping Jersey grow stronger, healthier and more
inclusive. As the programme develops, we will
continue to invest in local causes, ensuring our growth
as a business translates into shared benefits for the
wider community.
Community and NGOs
Understanding our stakeholders
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Adam Caerlewy-Smith
Head of Marketing & Communications
IN FOCUS
Dementia Jersey
empowering carers
through accessible
support
Dementia Jersey provides vital support to
Islanders living with dementia and their families.
Through
100 Projects That Matter
, we supported
the charity’s initiative to produce a series of
12 educational videos designed to help carers
navigate the challenges of supporting loved
ones with dementia.
The videos answer frequently asked questions
and provide practical advice to build carers’
understanding and confidence. Hosted on
Dementia Jersey’s YouTube channel, the videos
offer easily accessible, trusted information at
any time.
This project strongly aligns with our health
and education pillars, promoting wellbeing
through accessible learning and community
empowerment. Our panel was inspired by
the initiative’s potential to make a meaningful
difference to carers across the Island, and we
are proud to support it.
100 Projects That Matter is about supporting
the people and organisations making a real
difference in our community, turning local ideas
into lasting impact.
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Shareholders
Throughout FY25, we have continued to
work closely with the Government of
Jersey across a wide range of initiatives.
Together, we play an instrumental role
in helping Jersey address the challenges
of achieving net zero and delivering on
the commitments set out in the Carbon
Neutral Roadmap.
Meeting the needs of our shareholders
is central to our ability to attract finance
to invest, innovate and grow sustainably.
By maintaining financial resilience and a
disciplined approach to investment, we
can balance shareholder returns with
long-term value for all stakeholders.
We administer and support the Government of Jersey’s Low
Carbon Heating Incentive and Electric Vehicle Charging
Infrastructure schemes as part of our broader decarbonisation
and electrification strategy. These programmes are essential
to enabling Islanders to make the transition to low-carbon
technologies with confidence.
This collaboration has been central to helping Islanders take
practical steps towards reducing their carbon footprint.
By combining investment, innovation and strong partnership,
we are helping to ensure that Jersey moves closer to its net
zero ambitions, while creating long-term value for our
customers and the wider community.
Understanding our stakeholders
(continued)
Our governance framework and approach to risk
management are set out on pages 70 to 80. Our vertically
integrated business model, from generation and importation
through to supply and customer services, enables efficiency
and stability throughout the value chain. This integrated
structure, underpinned by prudent financial management
and continuous innovation, provides a strong foundation
for future growth and ensures that our investment decisions
are aligned with Jersey’s long-term energy needs.
During the year, we continued to invest strategically in major
infrastructure and renewable projects, including The Big
Upgrade and the commissioning of the St Clement solar farm,
while maintaining a stable financial position and delivering on
performance targets. These investments are strengthening the
Island’s electricity network, expanding renewable generation
and supporting the transition to net zero, creating sustainable
growth for shareholders and the wider community.
Delivering a stable and reliable risk-adjusted return for
shareholders is an integral part of our long-term investment
strategy. Our Return on Assets for our Energy business for the
year was 7.4%, and 6.4% on a five-year rolling basis, in line
with target. The Board has recommended a final dividend
of 20.82p per share, representing a 5% increase on the
previous year.
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Investing in a sustainable future
through growth and innovation
In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined
sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.” This principle continues to guide Jersey
Electricity’s long-term strategy as we invest in a cleaner,
smarter, fairer and more resilient energy system for Jersey,
now and into the future.
For us, sustainability is about more than achieving net zero.
It’s about creating lasting value now and into the future,
for our customers, employees, shareholders and the wider
community, while ensuring that the way we grow today
strengthens the Island’s environmental, social and
economic future.
Our Sustainability Framework
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain the
global blueprint for a sustainable world. At Jersey Electricity,
the most material goals to our business are embedded
within our own Sustainability Framework, which aligns
directly with our core purpose: to provide energy that is
safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable.
This framework extends beyond environmental stewardship.
It shapes how we innovate, invest and collaborate – ensuring
that every decision contributes to a cleaner, smarter, fairer
energy future. From decarbonising our operations and
enabling the transition to electric heating and transport,
to supporting our people and customers through change,
sustainability is woven into the fabric of how we do business.
Driving measurable progress
Over the past year, we have continued to enhance our
data-driven approach to sustainability, expanding the
range of indicators we track and integrating this insight into
operational and investment decisions. This approach allows
us to identify efficiencies, manage our environmental impact
and measure progress transparently.
Looking ahead
As we move forward, sustainability will remain central to
our growth strategy, driving innovation, guiding responsible
investment and ensuring Jersey Electricity continues to play
a leading role in building a sustainable, prosperous future
for the Island.
Sustainability:
More than achieving net zero
Our footprint
We will achieve net zero
emissions by 2040 and
inspire excellence in
environmental stewardship.
y
We will seek to deliver
an affordable, secure and
sustainable energy supply
for all Islanders.
y
We will provide solutions
and services to enable
customer and community
transitions to net zero.
y
We will contribute to
the regeneration of the
Island's ecosystem.
Our Island
We will be leaders,
working collaboratively
with others in the drive to
Jersey’s net zero future.
y
We will reduce emissions
from our operations.
y
We will reduce waste
and drive sustainability
across our business
wherever we can.
y
We will build a more
sustainable supply chain.
y
We will create champions
of sustainability through
our culture and values.
y
We will celebrate diversity,
equity and inclusion in
our organisation.
y
We will embed health,
safety and wellbeing in
all we do and develop
our people to be the
best they can be.
Our people
We will build a sustainable,
diverse and inclusive culture,
equipping our people to
thrive into the future.
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Reducing the environmental impact of
our operations remains a central focus.
We made progress in decarbonising
our own activities, particularly through
the electrification of our vehicle fleet.
By the end of the financial year, we had completed our fleet
transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to electric, a year ahead
of schedule and c. £1m under budget due to favourable
market conditions. Due to specific operational needs,
some vehicles used by our field-based teams don’t currently
have an EV alternative, so the remaining vehicles run on
hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel and will be replaced
when a viable electric equivalent is available.
Efforts to transition on-Island generation away from marine
gas oil (MGO) to alternative fuels such as HVO and hydrogen
have advanced, with feasibility studies completed. However,
the formal transition plan is still in development and is
expected to be finalised in the coming year. We also made
progress in phasing out sulphur hexafluoride (SF
6
) from our
switchgear, completing the research phase and taking
initial steps to explore procurement of SF
6
-free equipment
for future use.
A comprehensive baseline for internal energy consumption
has been established, which will enable us to target energy
reduction strategies. Waste audits were conducted across
the business, identifying opportunities for increased recycling
and the possibility of packaging return schemes. Circularity
principles are being embedded in procurement and asset
management, with frameworks under development for
end-of-life product management.
On the reporting and standards front, Jersey Electricity has
fully implemented the Workiva ESG platform for sustainability
data capture and TCFD reporting. We have also undertaken
work to align our Environmental Management System with
ISO 14001 – reinforcing our commitment to environmental
stewardship – with further work planned for the coming year.
Our climate related disclosures (TCFD) can be found on
pages 81 to 90.
As a company, we continue to
demonstrate leadership in Jersey’s
transition to a net zero future. Our
commitment to achieving net zero
across scopes 1, 2 & 3 by 2040 is closely
aligned with the Island’s 2050 target.
This ambition is reflected in both our
strategic planning and practical action.
A major milestone this year was the completion of the first
utility-scale ground-mounted solar array at St Clement.
Moulin à Vent is Jersey’s first operational ground solar farm.
Planning and construction for additional solar farms is
progressing well. (See pages 43 to 44)
We are also exploring innovative approaches to land use
and biodiversity, incorporating agrivoltaics, which combine
solar generation with agricultural activity to enhance both
energy production and biodiversity. In addition, Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) mapping of Company assets
against sensitive ecological areas has begun, laying the
groundwork for a biodiversity framework aligned with the
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
Community engagement remains a core value. We have
launched 100 Projects That Matter, a community impact
programme designed to make a tangible and lasting
difference across Jersey. (See pages 28 to 29)
We have played an active role in government schemes to
promote low-carbon heating and electric vehicle adoption,
further embedding sustainability in the Island’s daily life.
During the year we continued to sponsor the National Trust
for Jersey’s Education Officer to support the delivery of
educational workshops to help children and young people
across the island understand climate change and how they
can be a positive force.
Our footprint
Our Island
Sustainability
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Our people remain central to our
sustainability strategy. Nearly all
employees, including senior leaders,
have completed Carbon Literacy
Training, with sustainability modules
now integrated into onboarding
and ongoing internal engagement.
A network of sustainability champions is being formalised to
promote green initiatives across the business. We continue to
advance diversity, equity and inclusion, with 27 nationalities
represented across our workforce, and maintain a strong
focus on health, safety and wellbeing.
Investment in people development remains high, with
expanded apprenticeship and bursary programmes,
a focus on digital skills and structured succession planning
to build future leadership.
In FY25, Jersey Electricity made significant progress in
delivering on its sustainability strategy. We continue to build
strong foundations for biodiversity, circularity, and global
standards alignment, ensuring sustainability remains
embedded across our operations, our culture and our
contribution to Jersey’s sustainable future.
Our people
Sustainability
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JE Energy’s
performance has continued
to be strong and thankfully we have
not experienced any major incidents
this year, such as Storm Ciaran in
November 2023.
Performance
Unit sales were 616 million units, almost 5.5 million units ahead
of last year driven by slightly cooler conditions in the autumn
and winter. Peak demand was 155 MW, which was below
last year’s 163 MW.
Importation from France continued to be the main source
of energy, with this being 94% of the Island’s requirements.
Local generation accounted for 1%, from the Moulin à Vent
solar farm, which was commissioned in February, accounting
for the majority of this. The Energy from Waste plant, provided
the balance of 5%.
Mark Preece
Chief Operating Officer
JE Energy
FY25
FY24
No. customers
54,302
53,726
Customer Minutes Lost (CMLs)
7.7
9.5
(excl Storm Ciarán)
Customer Interruptions (CIs)
13.7
19.3
(excl Storm Ciarán)
% Energy imported
93.7
94.5
Energy generated from on-Island Solar
5.8m units
1.1m units
Network investment programme (£m)
22.6
18
Blended gCO
2
e/kWh
24.74
24.85
JE Energy delivered another strong year
of performance, with stable operations and
no major incidents, reflecting the strength and
resilience of our infrastructure and our people.
Security of supply
There has been an improvement in supply security during
FY25, with customer minutes lost reduced to 7.7 (FY24: 9.5).
This is also reflected in customer interruptions of 13.7 (FY24: 19.3).
Underline fault performance has been extremely good, even
with the additional planned customer interruptions as part
of The Big Upgrade to enable higher capacity connections.
These key measures remain significantly lower than other
jurisdictions and are reflective of investment over many years.
As advised last year, we completed a review of the Security
of Supply Standard. Enabling works for the La Collette
Resilience Programme have progressed significantly with the
demolition of the redundant steam generators, with work
due to be completed in spring 2026. We have embarked on
provisioning 50 MW of new generators at the site, with a
further 25 MW capacity being considered to replace an
ageing gas turbine at our Queen’s Road site. It is possible that
the selected units could run on multiple fuels such as HVO and
hydrogen, thus improving the sustainability of this contingency.
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The Big Upgrade
Investing in a cleaner, smarter, fairer energy future
Over the past year, we have strengthened our commitment to innovation
and sustainable growth through
The Big Upgrade
– a transformative £120m,
five-year investment programme designed to futureproof the Island’s
electricity network for a low-carbon future.
Harnessing 100% smart meter coverage, advanced data analytics and
a digital twin of the electricity network,
The Big Upgrade
enables highly
targeted, efficient investment, ensuring the network evolves in step with
customers’ needs and Jersey’s transition to clean energy.
Building the foundations for growth
The programme includes the upgrade of 100 km of new low-voltage
cabling, 20 new substations, a major subsea cable upgrade and 50 MW
of additional backup generation capacity. These investments are
strengthening network resilience and preparing for increased demand
from electric heating, transport and emerging technologies.
Driving innovation and efficiency
The integration of a geographic information system (GIS) with our asset
management system has transformed network planning, providing near
real-time visibility of infrastructure capacity and customer connections.
By combining GIS insights with smart meter data, we are creating dynamic
demand models that inform strategic reinforcement planning aligned with
Jersey’s Carbon Neutral Roadmap.
This data-driven approach has delivered tangible efficiencies:
y
A 50% increase in planning output without additional headcount.
y
Reduced capital investment requirements through precision targeting.
y
Improved service delivery and network reliability for customers.
Collaboration and delivery
Collaboration across internal teams and with external partners has
been central to the success of
The Big Upgrade
. To date, we have initiated
40 individual projects, representing £5.2m of investment and 11 km of
new cabling:
y
Twenty two completed
y
Six in progress
y
Seven programmed (subject to permissions)
y
Five in active planning
The Big Upgrade exemplifies how strategic investment, digital innovation
and collaboration can deliver operational excellence, customer value
and environmental progress, laying the foundation for a smarter, more
resilient and sustainable energy future for Jersey.
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Accelerating solar deployment
Harnessing the sun for everyone
As part of our Solar 5000 strategy, which aims to deploy
25 MWp of solar capacity and power the equivalent of
5,000 homes by 2030, we have made significant strides
in expanding both rooftop and ground-mounted solar
generation across Jersey.
Rooftop solar
We commenced installation of a 350 kWp array on the
roof of the Jersey Airport Cargo Centre, which is nearing
completion, and successfully installed a smaller rooftop
system at St Clement Parish Hall, integrated with a fuel switch
to support low-carbon heating and EV charging.
A landmark agreement with Albert Bartlett is now in place,
enabling what will be the Channel Islands’ largest rooftop
solar array at their Peacock Farm facility. In parallel, we are
progressing detailed discussions with the Government of
Jersey to deliver a series of large-scale rooftop projects,
starting with Le Rocquier School and the La Collette bus
depot. These installations form part of the Jersey Property
Holdings framework agreement, which supports the rollout
of solar across publicly owned buildings, including schools
and commercial sites.
Work also continues on the replacement of Normandie 2,
our oldest submarine cable to France, currently forecasted
for installation in 2028.
To date we have commenced the
required Environmental Impact Assessment surveys as well
as the procurement process for the new cable contract,
which we anticipate awarding in FY26, allowing time for
detailed design and installation planning.
Over the year, we have been engaged in ongoing discussions
with our current energy supplier, EDF, regarding our new
supply contract. We expect to finalise and sign this agreement
in early 2026. The new contract will commence in 2028 and
ensure Islanders continue to benefit from stable, competitive
pricing and a secure supply of low-carbon, reliable electricity.
Enhanced Security of Supply Standard
Our enhanced Security of Supply Standard, effective from
Summer 2028, sets a new benchmark for resilience in the
Island’s electricity system. The standard ensures that
Jersey’s network is capable of meeting demand reliably,
even under extreme and unlikely circumstances.
It is designed to deliver sufficient capacity to meet a 1-in-20-
year winter peak demand, providing confidence that supply
can withstand exceptional conditions. In a 1-in-3-year winter
scenario, the system could meet 99% of all demand, even if
we simultaneously lost all imported supplies from France and
the Island’s largest generator.
7.7
CUSTOMER MINUTES LOST
vs 9.5 in FY24
13.7
CUSTOMER INTERRUPTIONS
vs 19.3 in FY24
5.8m
units
GENERATED
vs. 1.1m units in FY24
Ground-mounted solar
We have also made strong progress in delivering ground-
mounted solar. Our Moulin à Vent solar farm (4.3 MWp) is now
operational and has exceeded initial energy production
forecasts by 25–30% to date, primarily due to optimised
layout of the site, improved solar panel efficiencies and
favourable weather conditions. Construction is approximately
60% complete on two additional ground-mounted sites in
St John and St Mary, which will add a further 6.6 MWp of
installed capacity.
Our long-term plan includes up to six ground-mounted
installations. This year, we announced a major new site at
Belle Fontaine, and expect two further sites to progress to
the planning application in FY26.
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Moulin à Vent solar array
A renewable energy milestone
On 30 April 2025, Jersey marked a major milestone with the official
switch on of Moulin à Vent, the Island’s first operational ground-
mounted solar array. Located in St Clement, this pioneering site is
a cornerstone of Solar 5000 and a significant step towards Jersey’s
net zero ambitions.
The installation comprises 7,436 panels across two solar fields,
generating around 5 GWh of electricity annually – enough to power
1,200 homes. Early results show the site performing 25-30% above
generation forecasts, demonstrating the potential of local renewable
energy to deliver strong, reliable returns.
Designed for sustainability
Delivered on time and within budget, Moulin à Vent reflects effective
collaboration between Jersey Electricity, local contractors and
landowners. A key partnership was formed with local farmer
Jeremy Hughes, whose flock now grazes the land beneath the
panels year-round. This agrivoltaics model supports biodiversity,
soil regeneration and the continued agricultural use of the site,
proving that clean energy and farming can thrive together.
To further enhance ecological value, we planted 900 metres of
hedgerow and 40 new trees, strengthening habitats and improving
local biodiversity.
Impact and legacy
With a lifespan of up to 40 years, Moulin à Vent provides predictable
energy costs, strengthens energy security and reduces carbon
emissions. The project has also created skilled local jobs in engineering,
installation and maintenance, with training programmes underway
to expand renewable energy expertise across the Island.
Looking ahead
Moulin à Vent is more than Jersey’s first solar farm, it’s a symbol
of progress – demonstrating how innovation, investment and
collaboration can accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more
resilient energy future. As the first in a series of ground-mounted
solar arrays under Solar 5000, it sets a benchmark for what’s
to come.
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Embedding a culture of care, responsibility, and continuous improvement
Continuous improvement
In FY25, we continued to strengthen our approach to health
and safety by focusing on continuous improvement and
external validation. We appointed an independent health
and safety consultancy to conduct a comprehensive audit
of our management system, including site visits, Safe System
of Work reviews, policy assessments and team interviews.
The audit outcome was highly positive, noting: “a robust and
conscientious approach to risk identification and control,
strong management practices across the organisation, and
clear senior leadership commitment to health and safety”.
The findings are informing our roadmap to align with
ISO 45001 in the year ahead, an important milestone in
our ongoing commitment to excellence in health and
safety management.
Recognising that effective safety extends beyond compliance,
we have launched a safety culture assessment to underpin
a new behavioural safety transformation programme. This
initiative focuses on proactive risk awareness, leadership
engagement and embedding positive safety behaviours
across all levels of the business.
Mental health and employee wellbeing
In FY25, responsibility for our mental health strategy moved
to the Health, Safety & Sustainability team, reflecting the
importance of integrating wellbeing into our wider safety
culture. Working with a specialist provider in Jersey, we
expanded our employee wellbeing support and developed
new initiatives planned for launch in FY26, including events
marking World Mental Health Day.
We now have 11 trained mental health first aiders (MHFAs)
across the business, supported through quarterly forums
and dedicated resources.
These programmes help ensure our people receive the
support they need, especially during periods of change.
Looking ahead, we will continue to expand wellbeing
initiatives through targeted workshops, learning sessions
and enhanced MHFA support.
Safety performance
During the year, we recorded one lost time injury, which was
not serious, but resulted in 24 lost working days. Our overall
incident rate remains low and reflects our ongoing investment
in risk management, training and safety systems within a
complex operational environment.
Looking ahead
Our priorities for FY26 include the full rollout of the
behavioural safety training programme from December
2025, continued alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001,
and further updates to our health and wellbeing strategy.
By embedding health, safety and wellbeing into every part
of our business, we continue to invest in our people, enhance
operational excellence, and ensure we deliver energy
safely, reliably and sustainably to the Island community.
Health, safety and wellbeing
Ross Muir
Head of Health, Safety & Sustainability
JE Energy review
(continued)
A strong safety culture underpins everything
we do, ensuring our people can perform their roles
confidently, safely and effectively while supporting
the reliable delivery of energy to the Island
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Fuel switching performance
Fuel switching gained strong momentum in FY25, delivering
more than 246 fuel switch acceptances, including a fivefold
increase in heat pump adoption. Leveraging the Government
of Jersey’s Low Carbon Heating Incentive, heat pumps are
one of our core growth priorities, highlighting their efficiency
and potential to reduce household energy costs and
emissions. Enhanced marketing, strong follow-up processes
and customer support have boosted conversion rates and
raised awareness of the benefits.
Looking ahead, fuel switching will remain central to our
business development strategy, supported by innovative
financing, bundled services and continued government
collaboration. We will deliver the Fuel Switching Acceleration
Programme, streamlining the customer journey and scaling
adoption to drive Jersey’s transition to a zero-carbon future.
FY25
FY24
No. customers
54,302
53,726
Number of
fuel switches
acceptances (JE)
246
239
No. customers on
discounted heating tariffs
24,256
23,657
Product development and innovation
Beyond fuel switching, we have strengthened our product
portfolio and service model. Hybrid heat pumps, the online
fuel switching tool and heating as a service exemplify
customer-focused innovation, while industry partnerships
ensure supply chain resilience and installation excellence.
Investing in training, digital tools and service innovation
positions us as a trusted advisor in the clean energy market.
By anticipating evolving customer needs and leveraging new
technologies, we are creating scalable pathways for growth
and reinforcing our leadership in the energy transition.
Supporting customers through growth,
innovation and investment
Our commitment to growth, innovation and investment is
giving Islanders greater choice, improved efficiency and
the tools to cut their carbon footprint.
The Smarter Living initiative at the Powerhouse is a
dedicated hub where customers can explore sustainable
technologies, access advice and connect with incentive
programmes. This service is complemented by home
energy advisors, who provide personalised home visits with
practical recommendations to reduce bills and emissions.
Innovation is also evident in new products and digital
tools, including domestic solar, advanced heating solutions
and the online fuel switching tool, which links directly
to schemes such as the Low Carbon Heating Incentive,
Electric Vehicle Purchase Incentive and the Electric Vehicle
Charging Incentive.
Initiatives such as the thermal camera programme, alongside
investment in training, digital infrastructure and streamlined
processes, are making low-carbon adoption easier and
more accessible.
Through continuous improvement and proactive
engagement, JE is reinforcing its role as a trusted energy
partner, supporting customers today while preparing for
Jersey’s sustainable energy future.
JE Home & Business
Fuel switching gained strong momentum
in FY25, with a fivefold increase in heat pump
sales, clear evidence that Jersey’s transition to
low-carbon heating is accelerating.
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Heat pumps
powering low‑
carbon growth
Fuel switching gained strong traction in FY25,
with more than 246 customers making the shift to
electric heating and a fivefold increase in heat
pump adoption year-on-year. This rapid growth
reflects rising customer demand, effective use
of targeted incentives and our commitment to
investing in clean, smart technologies.
Heat pumps are a central pillar of our low-carbon
growth strategy. By delivering up to four times
more energy than they consume, they offer
a highly efficient, cost-effective, and network-
friendly alternative to fossil fuel heating. Customers
benefit from reduced energy bills, improved
comfort and significantly lower emissions.
This growth has been enabled by strong
collaboration with the Government of Jersey,
leveraging the Low Carbon Heating Incentive
and sustained investment in marketing, customer
support and installer partnerships. These efforts
have boosted awareness, improved conversion
rates and built trust in heat pump technology as
a scalable, future-ready solution.
Looking ahead, heat pumps will remain a key
innovation focus as we expand Jersey’s all-electric
future, delivering on our vision for decarbonisation,
resilience and sustainable growth.
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Electric mobility
Public charging
In FY25, we continued to expand and enhance Jersey’s
public EV charging network, reinforcing our role as a reliable
enabler of the Island’s electrification journey. We now
operate 116 charging ports across Jersey, providing wide
access to dependable charging infrastructure for residents,
businesses and visitors.
Our partnership with Virta continues to extend the reach of
our network. Through roaming agreements, customers can
access tens of thousands of charging points across the UK
and Europe using the same app or charging tag.
Two dual 150 kW ultra-rapid chargers were commissioned
during the year, in the east and west of the Island,
complementing our existing unit at the Powerhouse. These
installations provide faster charging for newer vehicles with
larger batteries and form part of our ongoing investment in
ultra-rapid and rapid charging capacity.
Improving reliability and availability remained a key focus,
and we have made targeted investments in charger
connectivity and uptime to enhance customer experience
and network performance.
We also achieved accreditation for hardware support and
installation, strengthening our technical capabilities and
service standards.
A major milestone was the commissioning of the largest
fleet charging installation at La Collette Power Station,
supporting our growing electric vehicle fleet. This investment
improves operational resilience and supports our wider
decarbonisation strategy.
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(continued)
Evolve
In FY25, we completed the administration of the Electric
Vehicle Grant Scheme ahead of schedule, marking a key
milestone in our partnership with the Government of Jersey
to deliver low-carbon transport initiatives.
Our EasyCharge home EV charging subscription service
continues to perform strongly, offering customers a simple,
all-inclusive home charging solution. EasyCharge also
supports network efficiency by enabling smart load shifting
from peak to off-peak periods, optimising energy use and
reducing costs. Since its launch in May 2022, installations
have grown to 436, up from 308 in FY24, demonstrating
sustained customer confidence and demand.
We also strengthened engagement with key stakeholders
through events for vehicle dealers and commercial fleet
operators. These sessions enhanced collaboration across
the sector and reinforced our leadership in supporting
Jersey’s transition to electric transport.
Looking ahead, development is underway on the next
generation of home charging technology, with launch
planned for FY26. The new system will build on the success
of EasyCharge, incorporating advanced features to meet
evolving customer needs and support Jersey’s carbon
neutrality ambitions.
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CHARGING POINTS
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Powerhouse
Digital transformation and systems integration
We have made significant progress this year on two major
technology initiatives designed to strengthen Powerhouse’s
digital and operational performance. The migration to Adobe
Commerce will enhance online sales capabilities and improve
the customer shopping experience, while the implementation
of LS Central is set to deliver greater operational efficiency,
improved stock accuracy and a more seamless end-to-
end service.
Service expansion and capability building
Powerhouse’s servicing capability has grown meaningfully,
laying the foundation for a comprehensive in-house
appliance servicing offer. This development included
recruitment planning, vehicle investment and process
improvements to support the delivery, installation and
repair of appliances – strengthening the Powerhouse’s
ability to provide full lifecycle customer support.
Electric bike market growth
The first full year of trading within the expanded electric bike
sales area delivered Powerhouse’s best-ever performance in
e-bike sales, despite broader market pressures. The improved
showroom layout and dedicated space significantly
enhanced customer engagement and conversion,
cementing the Powerhouse’s position as the Island’s leading
e-bike retailer.
Showroom enhancements and
customer experience
The refreshed showroom has allowed us to introduce new
brands and a wider product range, alongside dedicated
demonstration set-ups that help customers experience the
latest technology first-hand. These enhancements have
elevated both the educational and experiential aspects of
the customer journey.
Financial performance
Powerhouse reported an operating profit of £0.3m, compared
to £0.6m in the previous year. The reduction reflects
exceptional costs linked to ongoing transformation projects,
which are expected to deliver long-term commercial and
operational benefits.
Jendev
Jendev delivers digital enterprise resource planning
solutions across our business domains, serving both internal
and external clients. Building on its expertise in Microsoft
NAV, Jendev is now focused on a strategic transition to the
Microsoft Business Central stack. This evolution supports
billing platform customers in moving to modern cloud-
based environments, aligning with industry trends and
customer expectations.
Jersey Energy
Consultancy growth and
financial performance
Jersey Energy successfully completed the first year of its
new five-year business growth plan. The business reported
an increase in income, exceeding budgeted profit margins
on the prior year. This growth was driven by new client
relationships across Jersey and Guernsey, improved team
productivity and more efficient project delivery.
Service diversification and market expansion
We launched two new services this year: a drone surveying
service and a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)
Computer Aided Design (CAD) service for contractors, which
have strengthened our market position and broadened our
service offering. Marketing activities included a refreshed
company brochure and enhanced social media presence,
with a new website planned for next financial year.
Organisational development
and skills investment
We introduced a comprehensive skills programme to
support professional growth, with high participation
across the team. Training covered areas such as power
generation, electrotechnical engineering and leadership.
Our recruitment efforts successfully added a trainee and a
qualified electrical design engineer, enhancing our capacity
to deliver complex projects.
Project delivery and technical excellence
Jersey Energy maintained its leadership in MEP consultancy
across the Channel Islands, delivering major projects including:
y
The Limes – 127 new apartments and refurbishment of
15 units for Andium Homes.
y
Telecoms Data Centre – major refurbishment supported
by advanced 3D modelling.
y
Jersey Water HQ – ongoing design and site work.
y
Ports of Jersey – plant upgrades and electrical
infrastructure improvements.
Innovation in tools and technology
Investments in advanced surveying equipment, including
energy logging tools and a thermal imaging drone, have
further enhanced our technical capability and service quality.
These developments reflect our commitment to innovation
and sustainable engineering solutions.
Property
The Group’s property interests include the B&Q store and
medical centre located at the Powerhouse retail and
administration site on Queen’s Road, along with 29 privately
rented houses and flats. We also have Majestic, Orchid
Care, Café Zone and Sure as commercial tenants. In FY25,
the Property division delivered a profit of £1.3m, excluding
revaluation movements, up from £0.9m in the previous year.
The overall value of the portfolio fell by £0.9m to £25.8m,
reflecting broader trends in the local property market.
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(continued)
A key priority is the ongoing development of the Jenworks
billing platform, ensuring it remains robust, scalable and
adaptable to future needs. Jendev is also supporting Jersey
Electricity’s next-generation ERP platform, which will enhance
operational efficiency, accuracy and decision-making
capabilities across the organisation.
Through this forward-looking strategy, Jendev is expanding
its digital capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to
delivering integrated, cloud-ready solutions that meet the
evolving demands of the energy sector and beyond.
JEBS
Operational performance and fuel switching
JEBS continued to support Jersey’s transition to a low-carbon
future by helping customers switch from fossil fuel heating
systems such as oil and gas to efficient all-electric alternatives.
This year, we completed a total of 246 fuel switch
acceptances, including 47 air source heat pump (ASHP)
installations. The strong growth in ASHP adoption reflects
rising customer demand for economical, low-energy
solutions that reduce emissions and support Jersey’s
decarbonisation goals.
EV charging infrastructure development
JEBS has also expanded the Island’s electric vehicle (EV)
charging network, with major installation projects including:
y
150kW ultra rapid chargers installed at St Aubin
and Gouray Hill.
y
50kW rapid charger installed at Goose Green
Car Park in St Peter.
y
128 home EV chargers installed across the Island,
supporting the increasing number of customers
transitioning to electric mobility.
Fleet electrification and
infrastructure enhancement
To strengthen Jersey Electricity’s own charging capabilities,
we installed 44 EV charging points (ranging from 7kW to
50kW) at the La Collette site. This infrastructure supports
both the Company fleet and staff vehicles, reflecting JEBS’s
commitment to leading by example.
The JEBS fleet is now fully electric, with the exception of the
Amenity Lighting MEWP vehicle, for which there is currently
no suitable electric alternative. The transition has delivered
significant savings in running and maintenance costs
compared to the previous diesel fleet.
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Our technology strategy continues
to evolve with purpose and precision.
This year has been marked by bold
investment, strategic innovation and
operational transformation – each
initiative designed to deliver tangible
benefits to our customers, enhance
internal capabilities and secure our
digital future.
Customer benefits
We’ve made significant strides in enhancing customer
experience through digital platforms and data-driven
insights. The deployment of My JE for Business marks a
pivotal moment in our commercial customer engagement
strategy. This platform empowers multi-site account holders
with real-time visibility into energy consumption, enabling
smarter decisions and improved sustainability outcomes.
Our Customer 360 model offers a unified view of customer
interactions, driving personalised engagement and
service excellence.
Leveraging infrastructure,
empowering people
This year marked another step forward in how we harness our
corporate infrastructure to support both strategic ambitions
and day-to-day operations. Building on the foundation of
our upgraded network and cloud-ready architecture, we
extended our investment into end-user systems and toolsets
that empower our people and enhance productivity.
We invested in additional infrastructure resilience, ensuring
a more stable and responsive digital environment for our
teams. Our investment in cloud computing and planning for
migration to modern data integration platforms reflects our
commitment to future-ready platforms.
Safeguarding our systems
In an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape, we’ve
adopted a proactive and adaptive approach. Implementing
Zero Trust Network Architecture and adopting the NIST
Cybersecurity Framework during the year have elevated our
security posture.
We strengthened our data protection capability with
additional resources, established a cross-organisational
data governance oversight function and enhanced incident
response protocols. Cybersecurity and data protection
training completion reached 92%, reflecting our commitment
to preparedness and resilience.
Our investment in a modern meter data management
platform strengthens resilience, creates future flexibility,
and ensures customers have access to accurate data to
enable energy efficiency opportunities.
Internal operational benefits
and efficiency
FY25 saw strong progress in preparing for the rollout of
our next-generation ERP system, Business Central, across
the business.
We established a technology design authority to ensure
architectural cohesion and prevent duplication of investment.
This governance structure has enhanced change reporting
and risk management by integrating enterprise asset
management into our oversight processes.
Our infrastructure refresh programme laid the groundwork
for seamless cloud adoption. Upgrades to our corporate
fibre network, advanced storage and processing capabilities
have reinforced our operational backbone, maintaining
uptime at 99.95% for FY25.
We achieved further efficiency gains by aligning with ITIL
service management principles, vendor consolidation, cost
reduction initiatives and centralised technology spend.
JE Technology
Our technology investments are driven
by our goal to deliver smarter, more
connected and more efficient services that
create lasting value for our customers.
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Looking ahead
Strategic technology priorities for FY26
As we look to FY26, our technology roadmap is shaped by
a clear commitment to innovation, resilience and customer-
centric transformation. The following initiatives will be our
key areas of focus:
ERP replacement
Building on the foundational work completed in FY25,
including pilot deployment and production environment
setup, we will continue to roll out Business Central across
Jersey Electricity. This next phase will focus on user training
and full operational integration, enabling scalable and
efficient enterprise operations.
Next-generation smart meter investment
We will advance our next-generation smart meter
programme. This investment will unlock future energy
efficiency opportunities and enhanced service options
for our customers, supported by the new technology
platform solutions.
Evolve public network expansion
Continued investment in the Evolve public network will
support the growth of our electric vehicle infrastructure,
reinforcing our commitment to sustainable transport and
accessible charging solutions.
Launch of Evolve Home
FY26 will see the launch of Evolve Home, designed to bring
smart energy solutions directly into customers’ homes.
Cybersecurity and data protection investment
Through our established roadmaps, we will continue to
strengthen our cybersecurity posture and data protection
practices. This includes implementing the updated security
framework aligned to future risk detection and prevention,
enhancing incident response capabilities, and building on
our adoption of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and
Zero Trust Architecture.
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The Smart Upgrade
Programme
Building a smarter business
The
Smart Upgrade Programme
is a strategic investment to modernise
the backbone of our business. By upgrading our ERP system, retail
point of sale, metering and billing infrastructure and further improving
our asset management tools, we’re laying the foundations for a
digital organisation that’s more efficient, responsive and ready for
the future.
This is more than a systems upgrade; it’s a business transformation.
We’re redesigning how we work, serve customers and manage our
operations to support long-term growth and resilience.
A key part of this transformation is the rollout of advanced metering
infrastructure, which will enable more flexible tariffs and pricing
options, helping us better meet the evolving needs of our customers.
These investments are not just about improving operations today.
They’re about future readiness: creating the digital infrastructure that
will support AI-driven technologies, smarter energy delivery and more
personalised customer experiences across our lines of business.
The
Smart Upgrade Programme
reflects our commitment to
innovation, growth and long-term value, for our customers, employees,
shareholders and the Island.
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GROUP REVENUE
£146.2m
FY24: £135.7m
DIVIDEND
20.82p
FY24: £19.80p
NET CASH
£8.7m
FY24: £19.2m
GROUP PROFIT
BEFORE TAX
£14.2m
FY24: £15.1m
ENERGY
BUSINESS PROFIT
£12.7m
FY24: £13.0m
TAXATION
£3.1m
FY24: £3.4m
Financial review
Our financial performance in FY25
remained resilient in the face of
ongoing market challenges, supported
by strong revenue growth and a robust
balance sheet. Our power procurement
and hedging strategy continued to
protect customers from wholesale
market volatility.
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2024
Revenue
£146.2m
£135.7m
Profit before tax
£14.2m
£15.1m
Earnings per share
35.90p
37.92p
Dividends per share
20.82p
19.80p
Proposed final dividends per share
12.60p
12.00p
Net Cash
1
£8.7m
£19.2m
In Year Return on Assets
7.4%
7.3%
Return on Assets: Five-year rolling
6.4%
6.3%
1
Net Cash is calculated as cash of £38.7m less borrowings of £30.0m; (FY24: £49.2m less £30.0m)
Powerhouse
The Powerhouse retail business reported a profit of £0.3m
(FY24: £0.6m), reflecting higher allocations of Group
technology-related costs and continued investment in
key transformation projects. During the year, the business
enhanced its showroom offering to support growth in electric
bike sales and improve the overall customer experience, while
also expanding its capabilities through the establishment of
an in-house appliance servicing operation.
JEBS
JEBS, the Group’s building services division, recorded
a break-even result of £nil (FY24: £0.2m). Performance
was affected by the one-off realignment of annual leave
entitlement for employees and weaker-than-expected
results in amenity lighting.
Other business units
Other business units – including Jersey Energy, Jendev,
Jersey Deep Freeze and fibre-optic lease rentals – reported
a small combined loss, primarily due to the reallocation of
internal costs.
Financial position and cash flow
Net interest costs
Net interest costs for the year were £0.3m (FY24: £0.8m),
reflecting the net balance between interest income on
deposits and the cost of long-term borrowings. The taxation
charge was £3.1m (FY24: £3.4m), consistent with the underlying
profit performance.
Earnings per Share and Dividends
Basic and diluted earnings per share were 35.90p (FY24:
37.92p). Dividends paid during the year, net of tax, totalled
20.82p (FY24: 19.80p). The proposed final dividend of 12.60p
(FY24: 12.00p) represents a 5% increase on the prior year,
maintaining a dividend cover of 1.7 times (FY24: 1.9 times).
Cash flow and liquidity
Net cash at the year end was £8.7m (FY24: £19.2m), comprising
£30.0m of borrowings offset by £38.7m of cash and cash
equivalents. The £10.5m reduction in net cash during the
year primarily reflects increased capital investment to
support the delivery of the Group’s strategic infrastructure
and technology programmes.
Financial review
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Financial performance
Group revenue
Group revenue for the year ended 30 September 2025 was
£146.2m (FY24: £135.7m), an increase of 7.7% on the prior year.
This growth was primarily driven by a stronger performance
in our Energy business, where revenue rose to £118.4m
(FY24: £108.1m), reflecting the tariff adjustments implemented
in January 2025, fuel switching and increased customer
demand following a colder-than-average winter.
The overall economic landscape for our non-energy
businesses remained challenging. Revenue in the Powerhouse
retail business increased by approximately 1.7% to £18.1m
(FY24: £17.9m), reflecting modest growth as inflationary
pressures continued to influence consumer spending and
operating costs.
Property revenue increased by £0.3m to £3.3m (FY24: £3.0m),
driven by the letting of additional commercial space at the
Powerhouse site and near full occupancy of our residential
portfolio by year-end. Revenue from JEBS, our building
services business, was £4.7m (FY24: £4.8m). Other business
segments collectively reported a small operating loss of
£0.2m on revenue of £3.6m (FY24: £3.8m), reflecting ongoing
technology investment and lower-than-anticipated sales
during the period.
Cost of sales and operating expenses
Cost of sales for the year totalled £92.7m (FY24: £83.2m),
reflecting an increase in manpower, costs associated with
the Smart Upgrade and general inflation across materials
and operating inputs.
Operating expenses increased to £38.7m (FY24: £37.3m);
however, this increase includes a £3.0m one-off ex-gratia
past service cost of the Group’s defined benefit pension
scheme. Excluding this non-recurring charge, operating
expenses reduced, reflecting efficiencies delivered across
the business and the increase year-on-year capitalisation
of labour associated with major programmes. These
underlying improvements were achieved while continuing
to invest in the systems, people and infrastructure needed to
support the Group’s decarbonisation and digital
transformation objectives.
Group profit before tax
Group profit before tax for the year ended 30 September
2025 was £14.2m (FY24: £15.1m), representing a (6)% change
year on year. The overall result reflects strong operational
performance in the Energy business, partially offset by
higher cost pressures across the Group.
Business unit performance
Energy business
The Energy business delivered a robust performance during
the year, with revenue of £118.4m (FY24: £108.2m) and profit
before tax of £12.7m (FY24: £13.0m). The year-on-year
improvement reflected the January 2025 tariff adjustment,
higher customer demand during the colder winter period,
and continued efficiency gains. These factors contributed
to a return on assets employed within the Group’s long-term
target range of 6 to 7% on a rolling five-year basis.
Electricity unit sales increased slightly year on year to
616 million kWh (FY24: 609 million kWh). The Group continued
to source the majority of its electricity from low-carbon
imports, with approximately 93.7% supplied from France, 5.3%
from Jersey’s Energy from Waste plant, and 1.1% generated
locally through oil-fired and solar generation.
Property
The Property division reported a profit, excluding investment
property revaluation movements, of £1.3m (FY24: £0.9m).
The value of the Group’s property portfolio decreased by
£0.9m to £25.8m, reflecting broader conditions in the local
property market.
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Market conditions
Global wholesale electricity markets have experienced
sustained volatility in recent years, with prices peaking in
2022 following disruptions to European energy supplies
caused by the Russia–Ukraine conflict. While prices have
moderated, they remain elevated relative to historical norms,
influenced by geopolitical uncertainty, generation costs,
and the recovery of demand across Europe.
During 2024, while wholesale electricity prices stabilised
from the extreme peaks of 2022, they remained significantly
elevated compared with pre-crisis levels. Market dynamics
continued to be influenced by carbon pricing, weather-
dependent renewable generation, and broader
macroeconomic factors, including interconnector
maintenance and supply constraints.
Group exposure and mitigation
As the sole electricity supplier in Jersey, the Group imports
approximately 94% of the island’s electricity from Électricité
de France (EDF) via the Channel Islands Electricity Grid (CIEG).
While local demand remains relatively stable, the Group is
indirectly exposed to European wholesale price volatility and
foreign exchange movements, as electricity purchases are
denominated in euros. The current EDF supply agreement
runs until December 2027, with a new contract expected to
commence in January 2028.
The Group’s treasury function manages financial risks arising
from wholesale electricity purchases, foreign exchange,
interest rates, liquidity, and counterparty exposure. Electricity
purchases for 2026 and 2027 are now materially hedged,
providing significant protection against price volatility.
A rolling three-year foreign exchange hedging programme
manages the currency risk and supports long-term tariff
planning. Interest rate exposure is limited through a
conservative debt profile, including a fixed-rate £30m private
placement, while liquidity is actively managed via short-term
deposits, committed committed facilities, and a £10m revolving
credit facility.
Tariff management
In response to sustained wholesale price pressures and
inflation, a 7.5% tariff increase was implemented in January
2025 and a 2.5% tariff rise announced to come into effect in
March 2026.
These measures have enabled the Group to maintain
standard domestic retail electricity prices approximately
20% below the UK average
1
, ensuring stable and affordable
energy for customers despite elevated wholesale market
conditions.
Looking ahead
The current EDF supply contract runs until December 2027.
JE is actively preparing for contract renewal to maintain
long-term affordability and reliability.
The treasury and hedging framework will continue to evolve
to address potential risks from future market volatility or
macroeconomic shifts.
Continued monitoring of wholesale electricity prices, foreign
exchange exposure, and market dynamics will inform tariff
planning and risk mitigation strategies.
1
Mott MacDonald, “Channel Islands Electricity Market Review,” July 2025.
Financial review
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Defined Benefit Pension
Scheme arrangements
As at 30 September 2025, Jersey Electricity’s Defined Benefit
Pension Scheme continues to be closely monitored due to
its sensitivity to financial market movements. The Scheme
surplus under IAS 19 remains strong at £27.3m (FY24: £28.0m)
before deferred tax and £21.8m (FY24: £22.4m) net of
deferred tax. During the year, Scheme liabilities decreased
by approximately 7.7% while assets decreased by 6.4%,
contributing to a net decrease in the surplus of £0.6m.
The Scheme continues to employ a liability-driven investment
strategy to mitigate mismatches between asset and liability
values caused by changes in interest rates and inflation.
The discount rate remains a key actuarial assumption;
small changes can materially affect reported liabilities –
for example, a 0.5% change would adjust liabilities by
approximately £6m.
The latest triennial actuarial valuation, effective 31 December
2024 and finalised during FY25, confirmed a surplus of
£11.7m, reaffirming the scheme’s robust funding position.
The final salary scheme remains closed to new members
(since 2013), with new employees offered defined
contribution arrangements.
During FY25, the Trustees proposed a one-off increase to
pensions in payment of 3 to 12% (dependent on the date of
retirement), approved by the Board. The resulting Past Service
Cost, estimated at approximately £3.0m, has been recognised
as a one-off charge to the FY25 income statement under
IAS 19. The Scheme continues to be prudently managed,
with the current Company contribution rate maintained at
20.6% until December 2025 and regular actuarial oversight
providing a resilient framework for long-term obligations.
The next triennial actuarial valuation is scheduled with an
effective date of 31 December 2027. Overall, while the Scheme
remains exposed to market fluctuations, the combination of
prudent funding, disciplined LDI management and ongoing
actuarial review continues to support the long-term
sustainability of the pension arrangements.
Returns to Shareholders
62% of the Ordinary share capital of the Company is owned
by the Government of Jersey with the remaining 38% held
by around 600 shareholders via a full listing on the London
Stock Exchange. Of the holders of listed shares, Huntress (CI)
Nominees Limited owns 5.4m (46%) of our ‘A’ Ordinary shares
representing 17% of our overall Ordinary shares and around
5% of voting rights. This nominee company is held within the
broker firm Titan Wealth (CI) Limited which has placed our
stock with a number of private clients, and a fund, residing
largely in the Channel Islands.
During the year, the ordinary dividend paid increased by
5%, rising from 19.80p in FY24 to 20.82p.The proposed final
dividend for FY25, at 12.60p, represents a 5% increase
on the previous year’s final dividend of 12.00p and remains
consistent with the Group’s policy of delivering sustained
real growth in shareholder returns over the medium term.
Inflationary pressures in Jersey have continued to moderate
from the elevated levels seen in 2022 and 2023, with the local
Retail Price Index (RPI) now trending towards more stable
levels. The Board remains committed to maintaining a
progressive and sustainable dividend policy while supporting
the Group’s ongoing investment in infrastructure and energy
transition initiatives.
Over the past 15 years, the ordinary dividend (excluding
special dividends) has risen from 5.85p to 20.82p in FY25,
reflecting a consistent record of long-term value creation
for shareholders.
At 30 September 2025, the Company’s share price was
£4.70 (FY24: £4.30), giving an implied market capitalisation
of approximately £144m compared with net assets of
around £254.1m. The share price performance reflects the
continued illiquidity of the Company’s shares, primarily due
to the presence of a single large majority shareholder and
the relatively limited number of shares in public circulation.
These factors restrict management’s ability to influence
short-term share price movements.
To enhance transparency and improve understanding of
the Group’s performance and value proposition among the
wider investment community, the Company continues to
engage Edison, an independent investment research firm,
to produce regular analysis and commentary on its financial
and operational performance.
Over the past 15 years, the Company’s share price has
increased from £2.31 to £4.70, reflecting long-term value
creation despite limited trading activity.
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Viability statement
In accordance with Provision 31 of the UK Corporate
Governance Code, the Directors have assessed the prospects
and long-term resilience of the Group over a five-year
period to 30 September 2030. This period is consistent with
the Group’s five-year Company Business Plan and reflects
the timeframe over which the Board principally assesses
strategy, capital investment requirements and key operational
programmes, including the Smart Upgrade, subsea cable
replacement strategy, on-island solar generation and the
transition to the new EDF supply contract from January 2028.
Assessment process and governance
The assessment was undertaken as part of the Group’s
established risk management and internal control framework,
supported by detailed financial modelling and scenario
analysis. Management’s analysis was reviewed by the Audit
and Risk Committee, which challenged key assumptions,
scenario design and mitigation plans before recommending
the assessment to the Board. The Board also considered
the Group’s current financial position, liquidity resources,
debt structure, investment commitments and access to
funding markets.
Key assumptions and financial resilience
The five-year Plan incorporates the Group’s vertically
integrated user-pays tariff structure and Return on
Assets (ROA) model, which supports efficient recovery of
operating costs and wholesale electricity procurement
while maintaining competitive tariffs. The plan reflects
forecast electricity demand and customer behaviour,
expected investment phasing, hedging strategies, and the
Group’s robust balance sheet position, including committed
long-term debt funding and prudent liquidity management.
The Group also retains the ability to defer discretionary
capital expenditure if necessary without compromising
operational capability or security of supply.
Scenario analysis and stress testing
The Directors considered a range of severe but plausible
downside scenarios reflecting the principal risks facing the
Group. These included:
y
Adverse movements in wholesale electricity prices
y
Reductions in electricity volumes driven by customer
energy efficiency or slower-than-expected switching
from gas/oil heating to electric solutions
y
Inflationary pressures and supply chain delays affecting
key capital programmes
Under all scenarios modelled, the Group maintained
adequate liquidity and financial headroom. The ROA tariff
model and user-pays framework continued to support cost
recovery even under scenarios of reduced consumption,
while the Group’s capex phasing flexibility provided a
further contingency should conditions deteriorate.
Limitations and severe but remote scenarios
The Board also considered circumstances that could
challenge the Group’s longer-term viability. These would
require a combination of events significantly more extreme
than the severe but plausible downside scenarios modelled,
including concurrent constraints on the Group’s ability to
adjust tariffs, significant failures in electricity procurement
mitigation, and prolonged wholesale electricity market
dislocation. The Board considers the likelihood of such
conditions occurring simultaneously within the assessment
period to be remote.
Conclusion
Based on this assessment, the Directors have a reasonable
expectation that the Group will be able to continue to
operate and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the
five-year period to 30 September 2030. This statement is
not a guarantee of future performance but is intended to
provide shareholders with an informed assessment of the
Group’s forward-looking resilience.
Katy McBride
Interim Finance Director
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Effective risk management is key to
delivering our strategic objectives and
protecting long-term shareholder value.
By actively considering risk in every
decision, we can embrace opportunities
while mitigating potential threats.
The Board recognises that risk management is designed to
provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against
material loss or misstatement.
Governance – Board responsibility
The Board retains overall accountability for our risk
management and internal control systems. Key
responsibilities include:
y
Defining risk appetite:
Establishing the nature and level
of risk we are willing to accept to achieve our strategic
objectives.
y
Assessing principal and emerging risks:
Conducting
robust evaluations to understand potential impacts on
strategic delivery.
y
Reviewing mitigation plans:
Ensuring appropriate
controls and response plans are in place.
y
Identifying emerging risks:
Maintaining oversight of
new threats and opportunities.
y
Approving disclosures:
Ensuring the annual report
presents a transparent summary of principal risks,
mitigations and internal controls.
Governance – Audit and Risk
Committee (ARC) responsibility
The ARC supports the Board by monitoring the effectiveness
of the risk management framework and internal controls.
Its responsibilities include:
y
Reviewing principal and emerging risks, including
aggregate, bottom-up risk assessments.
y
Approving the annual internal audit plan and
evaluating reports on internal control effectiveness.
y
Conducting deep dives on high-priority risks and
emerging matters.
y
Monitoring management’s implementation of audit
and risk recommendations.
Five Lines of Responsibility model
During FY25, the Board approved an upgrade to the Group’s
risk governance structure, evolving from the traditional
Three Lines of Defence model to a Five Lines of Responsibility
model. This change reflects the view that risk management
is the responsibility of the entire Company and provides a
clearer structure for accountability and oversight.
Line of responsibility
Description
First Line
Operational
management
Owns and manages risks.
Executes day-to-day activities,
identifying, assessing and
managing risks arising from
business operations, processes
and systems.
Second Line
Risk management and
compliance functions
Policy setting, oversight and
risk insights. Monitors operational
management, supports compliance
and ensures prudent risk-taking.
Third Line
Independent
assurance
Internal Audit co-ordinates
with other functions to provide
objective assurance to the Board,
ARC, and ELT on the effectiveness
of risk management, controls
and governance.
Fourth Line
ELT and ELT
risk sponsor
Sets the tone and approach to
risk management, balancing
value creation with operational
efficiency and effective risk
ownership across lines 1 to 3.
Fifth Line
Board of Directors
and ARC
Provides oversight and governance
in the best interest of JE and our
shareholders. The ARC has
delegated responsibility to
ensure the effectiveness of the
risk management framework.
Note: Reporting lines are directional and collaborative, ensuring alignment
across all five lines.
This model strengthens accountability, clarifies roles and
embeds risk management across all levels, from operational
management through to Board oversight, reinforcing a
risk-aware culture and enabling us to respond effectively
to emerging challenges and opportunities.
Fifth Line
JE Board of Directors
Governance and oversight
Provides oversight of management in the best interests of the Company and shareholders
Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
Governance and oversight
Delegated responsibility from the Board for ongoing governance
and oversight of the risk management framework
Fourth Line
ELT risk sponsor
Sets the Company’s tone and
approach to risk management
Balancing value creation with operational
efficiency and effective risk ownership
across lines 1 to 3.
Established and owns risk management
policy and processes.
Provides updates to the ELT, ARC
and Board.
Fourth Line
Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
Sets the Company’s tone and approach to risk management
Balancing value creation with operational efficiency
and effective risk ownership across lines 1 to 3.
Defines and recommends the risk appetite
framework and principles to the Board.
Are exemplars of risk management.
Identifies principal and emerging risks.
Responds and monitors company risks.
First Line
Operational management
Owns and manages the risks
Executes day-to-day activities,
identifying, assessing and
managing risks arising from
business operations, processes
and systems.
Second Line
Risk management &
compliance functions
Policy setting, oversight
& risk insights
Monitors operational
management, supports
compliance and ensures
prudent risk-taking.
Third Line
Independent assurance
Provides independent assurance
Internal audit co-ordinates
with other functions to provide
objective assurance to the
Board, ARC, and ELT on the
effectiveness of risk
management, controls
and governance.
External
Audit
External
third-party
assurance
Provides the
highest form
of impartial
assurance.
Accountability & reporting
for evaluations
Delegation, direction
& oversight
External assurance
reporting
Collaboration
& communication
Group risk management
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Risk management framework
The Group’s risk management framework provides a
consistent, end-to-end approach to identifying, assessing,
managing and reporting risks.
Key steps include:
y
Identify risks:
Business units identify risks affecting
daily operations and escalate material issues to ELT.
y
Assess and evaluate:
Each risk is evaluated for likelihood
and potential impact, considering current controls.
y
Mitigate:
Executive risk owners ensure that treatment
plans reduce risks to within agreed appetite.
y
Monitor and report:
ELT reviews consolidated risks,
emerging threats and opportunities and submits to
ARC and the Board for challenge and approval.
y
Assure:
Independent verification through internal
audit and external assurance activities supports
robust risk governance.
Risk appetite
The Board has established risk appetite statements for
the Group’s principal risks, which guide decision-making
and reflect the balance between opportunity and
acceptable exposure:
Appetite level
Description
Adverse
Only the lowest level of risk is acceptable;
preferred for low-risk delivery options.
Cautious
Low-level risks accepted where likely
impacts are minor – reward potential
is modest.
Moderate
Exposure to moderate risks acceptable
to achieve worthwhile outcomes.
Open
Willing to take calculated risks for high
likelihood of successful delivery and
meaningful value.
Enterprise
Ambitious, innovative approach
accepting greater uncertainty to
achieve transformational outcomes.
Our principal risks and uncertainties
During the financial year ended 30 September 2025, the Board
and ELT undertook a comprehensive review of the Group’s
risk register, incorporating fresh perspectives from newly
appointed Non-Executive Directors. This process included
refining risk descriptions, reassessing the effectiveness of
mitigating controls and factoring in current internal and
external business drivers. The outcome of this review informed
movements across most principal risks, reflected in updated
ratings and heatmap positioning.
Two risks have increased from medium to high because,
although our controls reduce the likelihood of an incident,
the potential impact remains significant. For health, safety
and environment, the probability of a serious event is rare,
but the potential consequences are severe due to the
inherent hazards associated with our operations. Similarly,
cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication. Despite
robust protective measures, a successful cyber-attack could
substantially disrupt our operations result in a financial loss
and cause
reputational damage, meaning the overall risk
rating has increased.
Risks with increased rating:
y
Health, safety and environment – medium to high
.
The likelihood of a serious incident is low, but the
consequences would be significant.
y
Cyber threat and information security – medium to high
.
The potential impact of a successful cyber-attack
remains high despite strong controls.
y
Pace of change (formerly energy market share growth)
– low to medium
. Accelerating market change and
innovation pressures have increased exposure.
y
Disruptive technology and innovation (formerly strategy
and disruptive technology) – low to medium
. Rapid
technological shifts and digital or AI-enabled business
models heighten competitive pressure.
Risks with decreased rating:
y
Political policies and regulatory change – high to
medium
. The regulatory review concluded without
material findings, creating a more stable environment.
y
Market volatility and tariff prices – high to low
.
Easing wholesale prices and our hedging strategy
have reduced exposure.
y
Defined Benefit Pension scheme – medium to low
.
Regular valuations and active oversight by the pension
scheme Trustees enable the Group to closely monitor the
scheme’s funding position and manage its long-term
commitments responsibly.
Introduction of new risk:
y
Supply chain – new
. A new principal risk has been
introduced to reflect increasing global and local
dependencies. Factors such as geopolitical instability,
climate impacts and supply shortages have increased
the Group’s exposure.
Principal risks heat map
Likelihood
Almost
certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare
Insignificant
Minor
Moderate
Major
Severe
Impact
1
Pace of change
5
Reliable and secure
supply of energy
9
Data loss or
regulatory breach
2
Disruptive technology
and innovation
6
People and culture
10
Cyber threat and
information security
3
Political policies and
regulatory change
7
Health, safety
and environment
11
Defined benefit
pension scheme
4
Market volatility
and tariff prices
8
Climate change
12
Supply chain
(new risk)
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Movement in FY25
1
2
8
4
6
3
11
12
10
7
9
5
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Group risks and strategy
These tables present the Group’s principal risks, including
a description of each risk, the risk owner, the risk trend,
the risk appetite and key mitigating actions. The Board
considers these to be the most significant risks that could
materially affect the Group’s financial position, operational
performance and ability to achieve its strategic objectives.
These risks do not represent the entirety of risks faced by
the Company, nor are they listed in order of priority. Other
risks, whether currently unknown or considered less
material, may also have an adverse effect on the business.
The Group’s principal risks are closely linked to our strategic
objectives of delivering safe, reliable, affordable, and
sustainable energy. Each risk has the potential to influence
the successful delivery of these objectives. The Board ensures
that mitigating actions are in place to reduce the likelihood
of adverse events or limit their potential impact. By actively
monitoring and managing these risks, we aim to protect
operational performance, maintain stakeholder confidence
and support long-term strategic priorities. This includes the
transition to low-carbon energy, investment in technology and
infrastructure and the delivery of customer-focused initiatives.
Group risk management
(continued)
We categorise our risks into four areas to provide the appropriate level of governance and oversight to effectively manage
them, as summarised in this table.
Risk category: Strategic risks
Pace of
change
Disruptive technology
and innovation
Climate
change
Description
Failure to innovate, grow market
share in home heating solutions,
or respond to shifting consumer
demands may result in strategic
underperformance and the
need to adjust pricing structures
to maintain financial viability.
Failure to adopt or respond to
emerging energy technologies,
or disruptive business models
enabled by digitalisation and AI,
leads to loss of market relevance
and missed growth opportunities.
Risk that climate change increases
operational costs, disrupts
infrastructure, and requires ongoing
investment to maintain a resilient
and sustainable energy system.
Risk owner
Business Development Director
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Movement
Increasing
Increasing
Stable
Risk
appetite
Open
Open
Cautious
Key
mitigating
actions
y
Promoting low-carbon and
renewable energy
– Highlight
JE’s low-carbon and renewable
credentials to differentiate
products and support the
energy transition.
y
Stakeholder engagement
– Strengthen relationships with
key stakeholders, including
the Government of Jersey, to
inform decisions and influence
market developments.
y
Innovation and service
development
– Drive new
product development through
the NPD team, streamlining
processes like Enhanced
Service Experience, and
improving customer experience.
y
Capacity and strategic
alignment
– Expand JEBS
operations and set Group-
wide objectives to support
growth, electrification, and our
three-year strategic ambitions.
y
Focus on growth and
technology
– Regularly review
growth opportunities and
technological advancements
to remain competitive.
y
Strategic innovation initiatives
– Implement key strategic
projects to drive innovation
and support business growth.
y
Economic and risk monitoring
– ELT tracks macroeconomic
factors and evaluates growth
opportunities against risk
appetite, values and
Company principles.
y
Governance and oversight
PMO oversight of projects and
formal AI governance ensures
ethical, secure, and compliant
use of technology.
y
Low-carbon energy system
Well-invested infrastructure
capable of supporting a
zero-carbon future.
y
Renewable energy and
EV support
– Commit to
government environmental
objectives through renewable
projects and expanded EV
charging infrastructure.
y
Climate integration across
operations
– Embed energy
transition and climate
considerations into supply
chain, procurement and
business processes.
y
Sustainability oversight
Sustainability Steering
Committee coordinates
Company-wide initiatives
and monitors performance.
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Risk category: Financial risks
Political policies and
regulatory change
Market volatility
and tariff prices
Defined Benefit Pension scheme
Description
Risk that future regulation or
energy policy changes misalign
with the business model,
disrupting operations and
impacting our stakeholders.
Risk that adverse movements
in market conditions will
negatively impact tariffs causing
reputational damage and
making it difficult to compete
against other energy providers.
Risk that market volatility or
changes in actuarial assumptions
impact the scheme’s valuation
and financial reporting, while
errors in pension calculations
or administration could lead to
incorrect payments and
member dissatisfaction.
Risk owner
Interim Finance Director
Interim Finance Director
Interim Finance Director
Movement
Decreasing
Decreasing
Decreasing
Risk
appetite
Cautious
Moderate
Cautious
Key
mitigating
actions
y
Balanced strategic objectives
– Ensure the Group meets its
role as the primary energy
provider while addressing the
needs of diverse stakeholders.
y
Transparent stakeholder
communication
– Maintain
open and regular dialogue
with key stakeholders
and policymakers.
y
Performance benchmarking
– Compare operational and
financial performance against
peer jurisdictions using key
industry metrics.
y
Political and legislative
monitoring
– Track and respond
to regulatory and policy
developments, including the
Government’s Energy Plan.
y
Power purchase agreement
Secure contract with EDF in
place until 31 December 2027.
y
Treasury and hedging
oversight
– Annual review and
Board approval of hedging
and treasury policies.
y
Regular monitoring and
reporting
– Continually review
financial risks and hedging
positions, providing updates
to management, the ARC and
the Board.
y
Tariff management
– Monitor
pricing daily to align tariff
adjustments, where feasible,
with Jersey RPI levels.
y
Closed to new members
The Defined benefit scheme has
been closed to new entrants
since 2013.
y
Ongoing oversight and
actuarial review
– Trustees
regularly monitor scheme
funding, with independent
actuarial assessments at
year-end.
y
De-risking and LDI strategy
The Trustees have implemented
a Liability-Driven Investment
(LDI) strategy to reduce
exposure to movements in the
value of pension liabilities,
complemented by sensitivity
analysis on key assumptions.
y
Formal triennial valuation
Every three years, a formal
valuation reports on
scheme performance
and funding position.
Group risk management
(continued)
Risk category: Operational risks
Reliable and secure
supply of energy
Health, safety
& environment
Description
Risk that we are unable to effectively manage and
maintain the energy grid and network assets
resulting in frequent disruption to supply, including
an Island-wide power outage, causing reputational
damage, potential loss of customers and/or calls
for regulation.
The risk of harm to people, property, or the environment
resulting from the business’s operations, including the
potential for incidents that could affect wellbeing,
cause serious injury or death, compromise asset
integrity, or damage ecological conditions.
Risk owner
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Movement
Stable
Increasing
Risk
appetite
Cautious
Averse
Key
mitigating
actions
y
Robust processes and preventive procedures
– Established processes and protocols minimise
unplanned outages and service interruptions.
y
Import supply resilience
– Three subsea cables to
France provide redundancy for imported energy.
y
Supplier engagement
– Ongoing dialogue with
suppliers monitors developments that could affect
security of supply.
y
On-Island generation and asset management
– Local generation capacity reduces reliance on
a single fuel source or technology, supported by a
continuous repair and maintenance programme
to optimise asset life.
y
Proactive safety and environmental culture
Nurture culture across the organisation with safety
representatives, regular site inspections and ongoing
role-specific training.
y
Performance monitoring and Board reporting
Health, Safety & Environment team track HSE
performance and present as a dedicated agenda
item at each Board meeting.
y
Incident reporting and analysis
– Record accidents,
incidents and near misses and analyse trends and
root causes to inform continuous improvement.
y
Standards and compliance oversight
– HSE policies
and procedures set standards and ensure ongoing
compliance across all operations.
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Risk category: Operational risks
People
and culture
Supply
chain
Description
Risk that the business is unable to attract, develop
and retain a skilled, diverse, and responsible
workforce and leadership team, or maintain a
culture that supports employee wellbeing, ethical
behaviour and effective decision-making.
Disruptions to the availability, reliability or cost of
critical goods and services could impact our ability to
maintain operations and deliver services effectively.
Risk owner
Director of People and Culture
Chief Operating Officer
Movement
Stable
NEW
Risk
appetite
Moderate
Cautious
Key
mitigating
actions
y
Workforce planning and succession
– Long-
range planning and annual succession reviews
for leadership and critical roles are supported
by replacement charts to anticipate leavers and
skill gaps.
y
Talent development and engagement
– School
engagement programmes, apprenticeships,
the JE careers website, and a skills manager
will encourage STEM careers and support
training initiatives.
y
Diversity and inclusion
– Our ongoing strategy
to build diversity across all roles and levels is
supported by global recruitment and inclusive
hiring practices.
y
Culture and values
– A continuous focus on
Company values and culture is reinforced through
codes of conduct, speak up policies, and other
HR frameworks to align with the Group’s purpose.
y
Supplier evaluation and oversight
– Formal
due diligence and performance monitoring
ensure suppliers meet JE’s standards and
contract obligations.
y
Procurement and sourcing strategies
– Long-term
framework agreements, alternative suppliers
and minimum stock levels secure critical goods
and services.
y
Supply chain risk assessment
– Periodic reviews
identify emerging geopolitical, logistical and
environmental risks.
y
Integration with business continuity
– Supply chain
resilience is incorporated into crisis management
plans, supported by monitoring of global markets
and commodity trends.
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Risk category: Technological risks
Data loss or
regulatory breach
Cyber threat and
information security
Description
Data loss, release or misuse of personal and
confidential information could result in regulatory
breaches, highly publicised investigations, fines
and reputational damage.
Loss or disruption to critical systems could cause
major impact to operations and malicious actions
resulting in system breaches (including data
breaches), financial loss, system outages, publicised
investigations, fines and reputational damage.
Risk owner
Director of Technology
Director of Technology
Movement
Stable
Increasing
Risk
appetite
Averse
Averse
Key
mitigating
actions
y
Dedicated oversight
– Appointed a data
protection officer and established an internal
privacy governance structure.
y
Policies and compliance
– Maintain well-
documented processes, policies and ongoing
compliance programmes, including data library
reviews, and monitor retention and destruction
schedules.
y
Risk assessment and monitoring
– Combine
enhanced Data Protection Impact Assessments
with continuous risk monitoring.
y
Staff awareness and training
– Undertake
ongoing training to recognise that breaches are
often non-technical, making awareness the first
line of defence.
y
Threat prevention and detection
– Install antivirus,
malware protection, firewalls, email scanning,
internet monitoring and systems to identify and
block malicious domains and IPs.
y
Access and network security
– Maintain policies
for administrator, privileged and service accounts,
as well as multi-factor authentication for core
applications, and regularly monitor network activity.
y
Cybersecurity testing and awareness
– Undertake
penetration testing, phishing simulations and regular
cyber awareness training across the Group.
y
Partnerships and expertise
– Expand cybersecurity
partnerships and deliver ongoing training for
technology teams to stay ahead of emerging threats.
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Emerging risks
We continue to monitor emerging threats and
opportunities, including:
y
Supply chain dependencies
– reflecting global and local
material supply vulnerabilities.
y
Competition in energy market
– potential new entrants
and changing market structure.
y
Extreme weather events
– climate-driven
operational disruption.
y
Talent attraction and retention
– workforce shortages
and demographic pressures.
y
Mental health and wellbeing
– affecting productivity
and operational safety.
y
Disruptive technology
– accelerating renewable energy
innovation and digitalisation.
y
Sophisticated cyber threats
– rapidly evolving attack
vectors and AI-enabled threats.
Preparation for Provision 29 of the
UK Corporate Governance Code
The Audit and Risk Committee oversees enhancements to
our internal control and assurance framework. In anticipation
of Provision 29 of the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code
– which will apply to the Group’s financial year commencing
1 October 2026 – we have initiated preparatory work to
ensure we are ready.
At this stage, we have identified the material controls which
are adequately documented. We recognise further work
will be required as this process develops and will continue
to monitor progress throughout FY26 to ensure we are well
positioned for full compliance in FY27.
Group risk management
(continued)
Climate‑related disclosures
Jersey Electricity has been reporting
under the guidelines established by the
Task Force on Climate-related Financial
Disclosures (TCFD) since 2022, and we
continue to follow these principles in
this annual report.
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is
responsible for the TCFD framework. The ISSB’s International
Financial Reporting Standards for sustainability (IFRS S1
and S2), are in the process of being endorsed in the UK.
UK Government consultations ended on 18 September 2025
with final standards are expected in late 2025. Implementation
will likely begin for financial years starting in 2026 or early
2027, depending on the outcome of the consultation process.
The table below reflects our Compliance Statement.
Governance
Strategy
Risk Management
Metrics & Targets
Compliant
Compliant
Compliant
Compliant
A. Describe the
Board’s oversight of
climate-related risks
and opportunities
A. Describe the
climate-related risks
and opportunities
the organisation has
identified over the short,
medium, and long term
A. Describe the
Board’s oversight of
climate-related risks
and opportunities
A.
Disclose the metrics and
targets the organisation
uses to assess climate-
related risks and
opportunities in line
with its strategy and risk
management processes
B. Describe management’s
role in assessing and
managing climate-
related risks
and opportunities
B.
Describe the impact
of climate-related risks
and opportunities on
the organisation’s
businesses, strategy
and financial planning
B. Describe management’s
role in assessing and
managing climate-
related risks
B.
Disclose scope 1, 2, and
if appropriate scope 3
greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and the
related risks
C. Describe the resilience
of the organisation’s
strategy taking into
consideration climate-
related scenarios
including a 2°C or
lower scenario
C. Describe how processes
for identifying, assessing
and managing climate-
related risks are
integrated into the
organisations overall
risk management
C.
Describe the targets used
by the organisation to
manage climate-related
risks and opportunities
and performance
against targets
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The Board has overall responsibility for climate-related risks and opportunities and
monitors progress of our strategic priorities, ensuring our actions and responses
to climate change risks are proportionate.
Our Governance reporting structure
JE PLC Board
Oversight of company strategy and the long term success of JE
Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team
Responsibility for the development and implementation of JE’s strategy
and objectives rests with the Chief Executive, who is supported by the ELT
Sustainability Committee and Working Groups
Senior level sponsors and subject matter experts sets and measure performance
Nominations
Committee
Remuneration
Committee
Audit & Risk
Committee
The Board delegates certain matters to its principal committees
Reporting
Informing
Informing
Reporting
Sustainability Steering Group
Executive and senior management
oversight of sustainability
performance against our
Sustainability Framework
Disclosures and Reporting Group
Ensure compliance with disclosure obligations.
Considering materiality, reliability, accuracy
and timeliness of information disclosed and
assessment of assurance received
Informing
Reporting
Informing
Reporting
TACTICAL
STRATEGIC
REPORTING
Reported at each ARC
and Board meeting
CEO and ELT meet every
two months to review
Meets monthly
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Role of the Board
The Board’s vision and strategy include achieving net zero
and supporting Jersey’s energy transition. Two members
bring ESG and risk expertise, strengthened through ongoing
engagement at conferences and seminars and through
regulators. The Audit and Risk Committee has oversight of
climate-related risks.
Management role
The CEO is ultimately responsible for Jersey Electricity’s
preparedness for adapting to climate change and driving
our strategy. Our Corporate Scorecard measures our overall
performance and is used to measure remuneration for the ELT.
Our Interim Finance Director has executive responsibility for
risk management and has established short, medium and
long-term planning horizons to ensure we have adequate
resources to understand and respond to climate-related risks.
Our governance framework enables the ELT to understand
climate-related risks and opportunities and ensure we
remain on track to meet our climate change targets.
Sustainability Steering Group
The Sustainability Steering Group, comprising all ELT members
except the CEO, oversees sustainability efforts and ensures
they align with strategic goals. It receives input from the
Environment and Sustainability Committee and has delegated
authority to approve decarbonisation projects supporting
climate targets.
Disclosure reporting Group
The Group is responsible for consistent, accurate and
reliable regulatory and climate-related disclosures across
the business. It assesses data materiality, manages climate
risk reporting (TCFD and in future TNFD, and UK SDS), validates
sustainability metrics and engages with external stakeholders.
Strategy
Our planning horizons
We plan for short, medium and long-term horizons to deliver
our purpose and vision in a sustainable way.
Our integrated approach to business planning considers:
y
The material issues for stakeholders and how they affect
the way value is created.
y
Our assessment of risks and opportunities.
y
Our sustainability commitments, including transition to
net zero.
Short-term planning for the next financial year sets
annual performance targets for financial and operational
performance, while considering how to deliver our medium-
term goals.
Medium-term planning covers the next five years and helps
us work toward our long-term delivery. It is focused on
maintaining our excellent operational performance, while
enhancing our capability and resources, ensuring we fulfil
our purpose.
Long-term planning up to 2040 is for assessing and
managing risk and opportunities such as climate change,
population movements and changes in environmental
regulations, while providing an affordable and stable
electricity supply and a modern, responsive service.
When conducting scenario impacts relating directly to
climate change, we have used historic temperatures
provided by the Jersey Met Office as well as flood risk
reports prepared for Government, where the basis has
been the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
RCP8.5 scenario.
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Our risk and opportunity assessment
This table lists some of the primary climate-related risks and opportunities we have identified
Risk/opportunity type
Risk description
Strategic response
Physical risks –
extreme weather
(short, medium
and long-term)
Acute weather events and chronic changes
to climate could impact operations and
insurance costs, for example:
y
Increased intensity of rainfall and resultant
flash flooding could significantly damage
assets and equipment.
y
Strong winds could damage power lines
or delay construction projects.
y
Lack of water for cooling nuclear plants
may disrupt equipment function.
y
Changes in regional weather patterns
could threaten to impact renewables.
y
Undertake flood surveys to identify assets
at risk in conjunction with the Government
of Jersey.
y
Replace overhead cables with
underground cables.
y
Monitor weather patterns and receipt of timely
warnings from Jersey Met and Government.
Transitional
(transition to a low
carbon economy) risks
(short, medium
and long-term)
These risks may increase operating costs:
y
Changing policies, regulations
and legislation.
y
Working with the Government of Jersey in
their decarbonisation strategy.
y
Monitor the evolution around sustainability
disclosures to ensure full compliance with
the standards.
y
Broaden our recruitment horizons and
leverage off our work with diversity, equity
and inclusion to be an employer of choice.
y
Actively engaging with schools and colleges
to encourage careers in the green economy.
y
Recruiting people with the critical skills required
to deliver our goals (e.g. engineers to carry
out reinforcement works or fuel switches).
Unknown changes
in demand
(medium to long-term)
y
Fluctuations in unit sales due to higher
demand caused by subsidies to switch
to low carbon heating, adoption of EVs,
requirement for energy efficient homes,
which may result in larger than anticipated
network reinforcement.
y
Milder winters and energy-efficient
technologies could result in loss of unit sales
and therefore under-recovery against
assets installed to fortify the network.
y
Modelling to enhance our understanding
of the impact of rising temperatures has
demonstrated that these are already having
an impact on unit sales.
y
Our medium-term planning assumes that
on a weather corrected basis, unit sales
will remain stable with growth being offset
by efficiency.
y
Next generation smart meters will provide
more data to allow for appropriate network
management strategies.
Opportunities
(short to medium-term)
y
Moving to a low-carbon economy, driven
by heating switches, more efficient homes
and the adoption of EVs, may lead to
higher demand of unit sales which would
potentially benefit stakeholders.
y
Increased heatwaves during summer could
drive growth in domestic cooling solutions,
which could lead to a change in the
demand profile.
y
Transport – provide a network of reliable
public charging stations for EVs.
y
Heating efficiencies – support low-carbon
heating systems with financing options to
meet customer needs.
y
Air-to-air heat pump systems can work in
reverse as air-conditioning in summer.
y
Low carbon lifestyles – help our customers
reduce emissions and become more energy
efficient – use of My JE app.
y
Renewables – further establishment of
solar PV.
Group risk management
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Jersey already has a highly resilient, low-carbon grid,
with spare capacity at all voltages. However, the growth
in electricity usage to meet the Island’s net zero target is
forecasted to increase peak demand by 25%.
Our strategy is to ensure our business is resilient to climate
change and Jersey has the infrastructure to support and
accelerate the transition to net zero. Our climate change
strategic actions focus on saving our customers energy
through The Big Upgrade, long-term, green and clean
energy, home and business solutions, and a wider EV
charging network.
Planning assumptions and scenario analysis
Our planning assumes JE will reach net zero by 2040 and
Jersey by 2050, which is aligned with the Government’s
Carbon Neutral Roadmap. These targets guide our
business planning across investment, workforce and supply
chain needs.
Impacts of a warming climate on unit sales
and tariffs
As we expand our awareness of climate change, we
have looked at the impact of a warming island on our
electricity sales.
Our tariff planning assumes a ‘user-pays’ model, setting tariffs
to achieve the stated long-term average return on our energy
asset base of between 6 to 7%. Increasing unit sales can
help mitigate tariff rises, while falling unit sales could result
in an increased cost per unit for our customers. Additionally,
sales volatility can have a negative impact on import costs
where hedging positions become less predictable.
Over the last five years, temperatures in Jersey have
averaged 0.7°C above the most recent long-term average
(1991 to 2020). This is estimated to be between 1.5°C and
1.9°C above pre-industrial temperatures and provides a
reminder that local temperature rises may significantly
exceed the global average temperature targets stated
in the Paris 2015 agreements. By analysing historical unit
sales and temperature data – adjusted for load growth
and efficiency – we’ve estimated how temperature
deviations from the long-term average impact sales and
the tariff increases needed to offset lost revenue.
We estimate that one degree of warming above the current
long-term average results in a reduction in unit sales of around
20 million units over a year, translating as circa £4m in lost
revenue. This assumption appears to fit our observations
where average monthly temperatures during our financial
year ending 30 September 2022 met one degree above
the long-term average, while 2025 was +0.9°C above the
long-term average.
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Understanding and managing our climate‑related risks
The Board retains overall accountability and responsibility for
the Group’s risk management and internal control systems.
Climate-related risks are incorporated within our risk
management framework and are identified, assessed and
managed in the same way as other risks. Furthermore, we
integrate climate-related risks and opportunities within our
business planning process so we can align our strategic
priorities and the potential impacts of net zero with various
climate change scenarios.
When considering new or replacement assets, we look at
climate and weather-related risks, including previous extreme
weather events and research from the World Weather
Attribution Group.
As a part of our risk and strategy review, we have explored
the impact of potential flooding on our assets that climate
modelling predicts. These include the increasingly frequent
and intense overtopping of coastal defences during storm
events, general long-term sea level rise, and changes to
precipitation rates and patterns arising from changes in
the energy balance of the earth’s atmosphere, known as
radiative forcing.
Group risk management
(continued)
This table lays out the risks and opportunities we have considered in relation to climate change, including physical risk to our
assets. In terms of operational resilience, we have identified the primary risks relating to Energy assets as follows:
Location
Assets
Primary risk
Mitigation
La Collette
Power station, switchgear,
critical inventories
Coastal flooding
Seawalls, monitoring controls
located at Queen’s Road
Island-wide
Substations and EV charging
infrastructure
Depending on location,
coastal or general flooding
No substations below ground
level, use of flood risk mapping
in decision making, network
can be rerouted
Island-wide
Overhead powerlines
Windstorms
Continued replacement
of overhead lines with
underground cables as part
of the network upgrade
Archirondel
Shore-end subsea cables,
critical substation
Coastal flooding
This site has been independently
assessed and is considered
sufficiently above existing
sea-levels
Understanding how flooding will affect our assets
Data from government reports allows us to map various
flooding risks, broken down by time horizons and recurrence
intervals (also known as return periods). This data has been
incorporated into our own ArcGIS (geographic information
system) with risk areas clearly highlighted on maps against
our energy assets. We are also working to highlight
biodiversity on this system to increase our knowledge of
our impact in this area.
This has enabled us to review both the nature and likely
recurrence of flood risks including the continuity of business
and energy supply to our customers, direct risk to our assets
and potential insurance risks. This information will form a
significant part of planning when replacing and locating
future asset sites.
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Metrics and targets: Pathway to net zero
Understanding our greenhouse gas emissions
We report emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) Protocol, which groups emissions into three scopes:
Scope 1:
Direct emissions from sources that we own or control,
such as fuels used for our own on-Island generation and in
our vehicles.
Scope 2:
Indirect emissions, including electricity consumed
in operational and non-operational buildings and our own
network distribution and transmission losses.
Scope 3:
Further indirect emissions that occur in the wider
value chain, arising from the procurement of goods and
services, including capital purchases by both the Group
and our customers, as well as the transportation of materials
and employee commuting and travel. Scope 3 emissions
would typically be (proportionally) the scope 1 emissions of
the counterparty.
This table shows our actions and targets over the short,
medium and long term, defined by the three scopes, to
achieve our net zero ambition. We have agreed that 2040
is our net zero target year.
Building on work conducted previously, we have started to model our decarbonisation plan, given the increase in the scope 3
categories we have captured and reported.
Category
Short-term (3 years)
Medium-term (up to 2035)
Long-term (up to 2040)
Scope 1
100% electric vehicle fleet by
2025/26 (where suitable vehicles
are available). 100% (FY24: 90%)
of our fleet is now fully electric.
Complete construction of a total
of 25 MWp of solar generation
on-Island by 2028. 5.8m units of
solar were generated in 2025
(FY24: 1.1m).
Zero marine gas oil (MGO) will
be used by 2030.
Integration of offshore energy
production to the grid. Continue
solar penetration where possible.
On-Island solutions including
hydrotreated vegetable oil and
short-term storage solutions.
Achieve a minimum of 5%
solar generation.
Scope 2
Implement a ‘no regrets’ tactical
reduction in our own energy usage.
Asset standards include up-to-
date industry best practice in
driving efficiency of losses in
network assets.
Plan for all upgrading, building
and demolition to apply circularity
principles in tendering, procurement
and waste management.
Scope 3
Continue to work with our supply
chain on the data they can
provide, particularly as we
develop new procurement
systems and processes.
Only work with suppliers who have
committed to a net zero transition
with tender submissions, including
an environmental statement.
Plan for 100% recycling of
end-of-life products.
Climate‑related metrics
FY25
FY24
FY23
FY22
JE grid (blended gCO
2
e/ kWh)
24.7
24.9
25.3
22.2
Electricity from low-carbon sources
94.6%
94.7%
94.9%
95.3%
JE on-Island solar-generated (kWh)
5,768,024
1,070,078
903,699
855,898
GHG metrics
FY25
FY24
KG/CO
2
e
KG/CO
2
e
Scope 1
MGO for JE Generation
750,526
1,547,535
Company Use – Petrol
86,008
110,673
Company Use – Diesel
93,685
165,542
Company Use – HVO
87
109
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF
6
)
4,700
16,450
R410A Refrigerant Gases
5,772
Total Scope 1
940,778
1,840,309
Scope 2
Importation Transmission Losses Nuclear
15,544
64,211
Importation Transmission losses Hydro
12,938
53,874
On-Island Distribution Losses
565,220
555,150
Internal electricity use
21,455
Total Scope 2
615,157
673,235
Scope 3
1
Purchased Goods and Services
11,374,258
10,213,654
2
Capital Goods
11,714,752
7,104,642
3
Importation EDF – Nuclear
1,548,705
1,556,118
3
Importation EDF – Hydro
1,301,062
1,314,000
3
Importation EfW
10,982,362
10,610,506
4
Upstream transportation and Distribution
677,544
659,050
5
Waste generated in operations
521,936
563,956
6
Business Travel
76,119
109,526
7
Employee Commuting
106,427
Total Scope 3
38,303,165
32,131,452
Total Emissions (kg)
39,859,099
34,644,997
Total units sold
615,750,344
609,020,992
Energy Generation CO
2
15,231,358
Group risk management
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Biodiversity
We understand the importance of nature and take our role in managing this on-Island seriously – an excellent example is our
solar projects which improve the biodiversity net gain principles. We have started to collate the internal information and plan
to disclose against the Task force for Nature-related Financial Disclosures in our next annual report.
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Statement on increase of scope 3 emissions
We want to improve our reporting year on year by collecting
more complete data.
This year we undertook a scope 3 materiality assessment
that highlighted which of the 15 categories were relevant
to us. We have started to collect data for seven of these
categories, one of which we have previously reported as
our importation figures, from EDF and Energy from Waste.
As part of this review, we completed the boundary-setting
exercise and have a documented methodology for our
work to date.
The basis to our methodology includes:
Category 1 – Purchased goods and services
have been
calculated using the spend methodology using the
appropriate DEFRA factor according to the products
and services procured from our vendors.
The same methodology has been applied to
Category 2
– Capital goods
, which includes investment in solar
generation, removing solar from where it had previously
been disclosed under scope 1.
Category 3 – Fuel and energy-related activity
(not already
captured under scopes 1 and 2) is calculated based on known
emissions factors of our imported energy from EDF and an
estimated emissions factor for energy from the Energy from
Waste facility.
Category 4 – Upstream transport and distribution
is
calculated based on spend for logistics of transporting
goods to our warehouse, and the appropriate DEFRA factor.
Category 5 – Waste generated in operations
is calculated
based on spend and the appropriate DEFRA factor.
Category 6 – Business travel data
is obtained from our
third-party travel partner.
Category 7 – Employee commuting data
is calculated based
on a staff survey, applying appropriate factors for mode of
transport and distance travelled and extrapolating this to
the entire workforce.
We have included comparative figures for FY24 based on the
methodology above. In future we will work to refine the quality
of our data, which will provide an increasingly accurate
picture, and increase the scope of our reporting further.
The hard work undertaken this year means we should be in
a position to complete accurate modelling and start on our
SBTi journey.
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Tony Taylor
Senior Independent Director
Tenure on Board
Appointed 21 September 2017
Committee memberships
A
N
Experience
Senior management roles in leading global
advertising agencies
Relevant skills
y
Strategic planning and growth
y
Customer experience
y
Stakeholder engagement
y
Marketing and communications
External appointments
Non-Executive Director of Jersey Milk Marketing Board
Chair of Channel Radio Ltd
Kayte O’Neill
Non-Executive Director
Tenure on Board
Appointed 3 March 2022
Committee memberships
N
R
C
Experience
Executive leadership roles in strategy, regulation, markets
and large-scale transformation
Extensive experience working with policymakers and
regulators to develop and implement frameworks and
business models to support energy transition
Designing and operating electric systems and markets in
the UK
Relevant skills
y
Leadership and management
y
Strategic planning
y
Stakeholder engagement
External appointments
Executive Director on the Board of National Energy
System Operator (NESO)
Phil Austin MBE
Independent Chair
Tenure on Board
Appointed 12 May 2016 and
Chair from 28 February 2019
Committee memberships
N
C
R
Experience
Financial services background and board level
experience across a wide range of listed and
private companies
Relevant skills
y
Extensive experience in leadership and management
y
Deep understanding of governance standards
and requirements
y
Good communication skills
y
Governance, including compliance with Corporate
Governance Code for listed companies, risk
management and oversight of ESG and sustainability
External appointments
Chair of Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust Plc
Chris Ambler
Chief Executive
Tenure on Board
Appointed as Chief Executive 1 October 2008
Committee memberships
N
Experience
Chartered Engineer in various leadership and general
management roles in blue chip multinationals
Strategy consultancy experience with MBA (INSEAD)
Broad experience across global utility, chemicals and
industrial sectors
Relevant skills
y
Leadership and management
y
Strategy development
y
M&A and corporate finance
External appointments
Foresight Solar Fund Ltd
(resigned 17 June 2025)
N
Member of the Nominations Committee
R
Member of the Remuneration Committee
A
Member of the Audit & Risk Committee
C
Chair of the Committee
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Iman Hill
Non-Executive Director
Tenure on Board
Appointed 1 October 2024
Committee memberships
A
N
Experience
C-suite executive roles, P&L and Functional, in Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production Companies
CEO of Oil Industry Association, including:
y
Extensive experience working with policymakers and
regulators to develop and implement frameworks and
business models to support energy transition.
y
Input to European Commission on the Fit for 55 package
and Green Deal
Relevant skills
y
Leadership and strategy development & execution
y
P&L and liquidity management
y
Business plan development and delivery,
including capital allocation
y
Risk management and safety oversight
y
Business turnarounds and stakeholder engagement
y
Managing joint ventures and regulatory compliance
y
M&A and creating growth
External appointments
Non-Executive Director of United Oil and Gas
Advisory Board Member of The International Institute
of Leadership and Safety Culture (IILSC)
Amanda Iceton
Non-Executive Director
Tenure on Board
Appointed 1 June 2020
Committee memberships
A
R
Experience
Executive leadership experience as Chair and Managing
Director of global management consultancy Accenture
UK/Ireland Plc
Extensive experience of chairing audit and risk
committees across UK Government and listed companies
Relevant skills
y
Digital and cyber skills developed through work with
CPNI and NCSC
y
Familiarity with UK and US GAAP accounting
y
Strategy leadership
y
Preparation/approval of UK Government and company
accounts internationally, including USA and South Africa
External appointments
Non-Executive Director of Paragon ID
Roger Blundell
Non-Executive Director
Tenure on Board
Appointed 1 October 2024
Committee memberships
A
C
R
Experience
Chartered accountant with significant experience as
an executive and non-executive on public and private
company boards.
Relevant skills
y
Business and financial leadership
y
Strategy development and delivery
y
Capital transactions and the raising of
finance in the public and private markets
y
Governance, including compliance with
the Corporate Governance code for listed
companies and risk management
External appointments
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee
at Supermarket Income Reit Plc
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Investment
Committee at the Government Property Agency
Member of the Council and Chair of the Finance
Committee at University College London
Trustee and Deputy Chair at the National Portrait Gallery
and Chair of the Audit Committee
N
Member of the Nominations Committee
R
Member of the Remuneration Committee
A
Member of the Audit & Risk Committee
C
Chair of the Committee
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Directors’ report
for the year ended 30 September 2025
Corporate Governance
The Directors are committed to maintaining a high standard of
Corporate Governance in accordance with The UK Corporate
Governance Code 2018 (“the Code”), as incorporated within
The Listing Rules, issued by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The Listing Rules require the Company to set out how it has
applied the main principles of the Code and to explain any
instances of non-compliance. In accordance with Listing
Rule (“LR”) 9.8.4 R, the agreement related to ‘Independent
business’ required by LR 9.2.2A (2) (a) R has been entered into
with the Government of Jersey, with effect from 17 November
2014. The Company has complied with the independence
provisions included in the agreement during this financial year
and believes the majority shareholder is also compliant.
The other applicable information required by LR 9.8.4 R (5)/(6)
is disclosed in external appointments.
The Directors have reviewed, and applied, the latest UK
Corporate Governance Code applicable to accounting
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, together with the
supporting Guidance on Board Effectiveness within these
financial statements. The Code is available at:
www.frc.org.uk
.
Statement of Compliance
At the time of signing off the 2024/25 Annual Report the
Board considers that it has complied with the Code, except for
Provision 38 (executive pensions aligned with the workforce)
and this is explained in the Remuneration Report.
The Board
The Board provides effective leadership and currently
comprises six Non-Executive and one Executive Director.
They are collectively responsible for the long-term success
of the Company and bring together a balance of skills,
experience, independence, and knowledge.
The Chairman and the Chief Executive roles are divided with
the former being appointed by the Directors from amongst
their number. Tony Taylor is Senior Independent Director.
Independence
The Non-Executive Directors serving at the Balance
Sheet date were Phil Austin, Tony Taylor, Amanda Iceton,
Kayte O'Neill, Roger Blundell and Iman Hill and they were all
considered independent. On appointment to the Board the
required time commitment is established and any significant
changes to time commitments are notified to the Board.
An induction process is in place for all newly appointed
Directors. The Board is responsible to the Company’s
shareholders for the proper management of the Company.
It meets regularly to set and monitor strategy, review trading
performance, perform a robust assessment of the principal
risks that could threaten the business model, future
performance, solvency, or liquidity (see Principal Risks section
on pages 70 to 80), examine business plans and capital and
revenue budgets, formulate policy on key issues and review
the reporting to shareholders.
Board papers are circulated, with reasonable notice, prior to
each meeting to facilitate informed discussion of the matters
at hand. Members of the Board hold meetings with major
shareholders to develop an understanding of the views they
have about Jersey Electricity.
Table A below sets out the number of meetings (including
committee meetings) held during the year under review and
the number of meetings attended by each Director.
Table A
No. of meetings
Board
Audit and Risk
Remuneration
Nominations
P. J. Austin
5/5
3/5
1
4/4
2/2
C. J. Ambler
5/5
4/5
1
4/4
1
2/2
R. Blundell
5/5
4/4
2
1/1
1/1
2
A. A. Bryce
1/1
1/1
0/0
1/1
W. Dorman
3/3
3/3
0/0
1/1
L. G. Fulton
4/4
4/4
1
3/3
1
0/0
I. Hill
4/5
3/4
0/0
1/1
2
A. Iceton
5/5
5/5
4/4
0/0
K. O’Neill
5/5
4/5
4/4
0/0
T. Taylor
5/5
1/1
2
3/3
2/2
1
Attended as observer
2
Attended one additional meeting as observer
Performance evaluation
The effectiveness of the Board is vital to the success of the
Company. Policy states an external review will take place
every three years and internal reviews will be undertaken in
the intervening period. During the year, the Board conducted
a self-evaluation of its performance, which included a review
of the Chair and all Board Committees as part of the process.
A questionnaire was issued to all Board Members followed
by a 1:1 meeting between the Chair and each Board Member
to discuss the responses and any areas of concern including
individual performance. In parallel the Senior Independent
Director led a process to assess the performance of the Chair.
The Chair tabled a discussion to the September Board
meeting in order to review the status of the previous external
review recommendations to ensure progress has been
made and the Board agreed three recommendations as
part of this internal review. The implementation and status
of the same will continue to be monitored by the Board.
During the year there was also a review of the Board Terms of
Reference which subject to rebranding remain fit for purpose.
The Directors present their annual report
and the audited financial statements of
Jersey Electricity Plc (“the Company”)
and Jersey Deep Freeze Limited
(together “the Group”) for the year
ended 30 September 2025.
Principal activities
The Company is the sole supplier of electricity in Jersey.
It is involved in the generation and distribution of electricity
importing power for both Islands. It also engages in
retailing, property management, building services and has
other business interests, including software development
and consulting.
Re-election of Directors
All Directors seek re-election annually at each AGM.
Directors’ and Officers’ insurance
We maintained liability insurance for our Directors and
Officers throughout the year.
Policy on payment of creditors
It is Group policy to settle the terms of payment with suppliers
when agreeing each transaction, to ensure they are made
aware of the terms of payment and to abide by those terms.
The number of creditor days in relation to trade creditors
outstanding at the year-end was 5 days (FY24: 11 days).
Substantial shareholdings
As at 17 December 2025 the Company has been notified of the
following holdings of voting rights of 5% or more in its issued
share capital.
Ordinary shares
The Government of Jersey holds all of the Ordinary shares,
representing approximately 62% of the total issued share
capital and 86.4% of the voting rights. This holding is accounted
for as a strategic investment in the Government’s balance
sheet and is not consolidated into its financial statements.
‘A’ Ordinary shares
‘A’ Ordinary shares are listed shares and entitle the holder to
1 vote for every 100 shares held whereas the Ordinary shares
carry voting rights of 1 vote for every 20 shares held. Huntress
(CI) Nominees Limited is the largest registered shareholder
of our listed shares and hold 5,045,604 ‘A’ Ordinary shares
which represent 5% of the total voting rights. It is understood
that the underlying owners of these shares are substantially
private investors, and a fund based in the Channel Islands.
Section 172 (1) statement
Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 is not applicable to
a Jersey incorporated company, however the Board considers
that it has acted in good faith and in a manner it believes
promotes the continued success of the Company, for the
benefit of all its stakeholders. In addition to its shareholders,
the Board engages with Government, local parishes,
suppliers, customers and employees
Company Secretary
On 24 July 2025, Andrew Welsby resigned as Company
Secretary and Non Owen was appointed as
Company Secretary.
Auditor
A resolution to re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP as
auditor will be proposed at the next Annual General Meeting.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
N. Owen
Secretary
15 December 2025
2025
2024
£
£
Preference dividends
5% Cumulative Participating Preference Shares at 6.5%
5,200
5,200
3.5% Cumulative Non-Participating Preference Shares at 3.5%
3,773
3,773
8,973
8,973
Ordinary dividends
Ordinary and ‘A’ Ordinary Shares
Interim paid at 8.82p net of tax for the year ended 30 September 2025 (2024:8.40p net of tax)
2,701,751
2,573,096
Final proposed at 12.60p net of tax for the year ended 30 September 2025 (2024: 12.00p net of tax)
3,859,645
3,675,852
6,561,396
6,248,948
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Workforce engagement
During 2020, a workforce Culture and Engagement Forum was
established with representatives from across the Company.
At least one Non-Executive Director attends each meeting of
this forum which provides an opportunity to gain first-hand
feedback from the workforce. In addition, the maintenance
of the right culture within Jersey Electricity remains a priority.
The use of staff surveys to collect data, the promotion of
people development (through our ‘Living Leader’ and other
management development programs) and a continued
focus on the safety of both our employees and customers
are key tools in the delivery of this objective.
The key procedures which the Board has established to
provide effective controls are:
Board reports
Key strategic decisions are taken at Board meetings following
due debate and with the benefit of Board papers circulated
beforehand. The risks associated with such decisions are a
primary consideration in the information presented and
discussed by the Board who are responsible for determining
the nature and extent of the risk it is willing to take to achieve
the strategic objectives. Prior to significant investment
decisions being taken, due diligence investigations include
the review of business plans by the Board.
Management structure
Responsibility for operating the systems of internal control is
delegated to management. There are also specific matters
reserved for decision by the Board. A Board Charter detailing
the matters reserved and the roles and responsibilities of
the officers of the Company is available on our website
(
www.jec.co.uk
). A summary of the key types of decision
made by the Board are as follows:
Strategy and Management including:
y
Approval of the Company’s long-term objectives
and commercial strategy
y
Approval of the annual operating and capital
expenditure budgets and any subsequent material
changes to them.
Changes in structure and capital of the Company
Financial reporting and controls including:
y
Approval of the Annual Report and Financial Statements.
y
Declaration of the interim dividend and recommendation
of the final dividend.
Internal controls/Risk Management
y
Reviewing the effectiveness of the internal control and
risk management systems. An external review of the risk
management process is conducted every three years.
Approval of contracts
y
Including material contracts, investments, capital
expenditure and bank borrowings.
Board membership and other appointments
y
Approval of changes to the structure, size and
composition of the Board and key committees, following
recommendations from the Nominations Committee.
Remuneration
y
Determining the remuneration policy for the Directors and
other senior management, following recommendations
from the Remuneration Committee.
Corporate governance matters
y
Undertaking a formal and rigorous annual evaluation of
its own performance, that of its committees and individual
Directors. Review of the Company’s overall corporate
governance arrangements.
Approval of key Company policies
y
These include policies on health and safety, share dealing
and diversity.
Internal audit/risk management
There is a permanent internal audit function involved in a
continuous structured review of the Company’s systems
and processes, both financial and non-financial. Internal
Audit manage the process of strategic and operational
risk reviews and facilitate risk review workshops with
departmental managers. The Head of Internal Audit has
direct access to the Audit and Risk Committee Chair and
attends ARC meetings, at which risk based internal audit
plans are discussed and approved.
Personnel
The Company ensures that personnel can execute their
duties in a competent and professional manner through its
commitment to staff training, regular staff appraisals and
organisational structure.
Budgetary control
Detailed phased budgets are prepared at profit centre
level. These budgets are approved by the Board, which
receives sufficiently detailed financial data to monitor the
performance of the Company with explanations of any
material variances.
Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) reviews the effectiveness
of the internal control and risk management processes
throughout the accounting period as outlined above.
In addition, it conducts “deep dive” reviews on specific
identified risks to test assumptions on the substance of
such risks and their mitigation.
More detail on the Group’s principal risks, and how they are
managed, is provided in this report (see the Principal Risks
section on pages 70 to 80).
The ARC also reviews and monitors the independence of
the external auditors and the non-audit services provided
to the Group.
Stakeholder engagement
The Company maintains an active dialogue with its largest
shareholders and meetings with Government of Jersey
(which owns 62% of our Ordinary share capital) include both
the Non-Executive Chairman, Chief Executive and Interim
Finance Director. The primary responsibility for relationship
matters with listed shareholders lies with the Interim Finance
Director who reports to each Board meeting on investor
relations. Jersey Electricity also has several other important
stakeholders including Government, the local parishes,
suppliers, customers and employees, and regular
presentations are provided to the Board on how such
relationships are managed and can be developed.
Going concern statement
The Directors have assessed the Group’s ability to continue
as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months
from the date of approval of these financial statements. This
assessment was carried out within the Group’s established
financial forecasting, risk management and governance
framework and included detailed review, challenge and
approval by the Board and the Audit and Risk Committee.
Assessment process and governance
The Board’s review considered the Group’s current financial
position, cash flow forecasts, liquidity profile, access to
financing, and the Group’s strategic and operational plans
as set out in the approved Five-Year Company Business Plan
to 30 September 2030. The Five-Year Plan is refreshed annually
so that assumptions reflect current market and operational
conditions. The Audit and Risk Committee reviewed the key
assumptions, scenario results and proposed mitigating
actions, and reported its findings and recommendations to
the Board, which approved the going concern assessment.
Financial forecasts, assumptions and mitigations
The Five-Year Plan reflects forecast investment, the Group’s
hedging policy for electricity procurement and linked foreign
exchange exposures, committed and planned debt, and
projected operating costs and customer tariff evolution
under the Group’s Return on Assets (ROA) tariff model.
The Group maintains a strong balance sheet, prudent
liquidity management and material headroom in available
cash and committed facilities. The Group has engaged
constructively with lenders in advance of planned
additional financing to enable delivery of our strategic
initiatives. The Board retains discretion to phase
discretionary capital expenditure and implement other
management actions to preserve liquidity if required.
Consistent with the Group’s vertically integrated, user-pays
business model, a reduction in unit volumes alone is mitigated
by the ROA tariff framework and by active customer
conversion initiatives (including switching customers who
currently use gas/oil heating to all-electric solutions).
A dedicated team is pursuing these initiatives. As a result,
the Board has comfort that reasonably foreseeable,
volume-related demand reductions do not, in isolation,
create a going concern risk.
Scenario analysis and reverse stress testing
The Directors considered a range of severe but plausible
downside scenarios aligned to the Group’s principal risks,
including prolonged wholesale price volatility, sustained
adverse foreign exchange movements, significant but
plausible reductions in customer demand, supply chain
disruption and delays to strategic programmes. For each
scenario the Board assessed the impact on liquidity,
covenant headroom and the ability to recover costs
through the ROA tariff mechanism.
Given Jersey Electricity’s user-pays model, the primary focus
of reverse stress testing was on identifying circumstances
in which the Group’s normal cost recovery mechanisms
and mitigations would be constrained or unavailable —
for example where a combination of regulatory constraints
on tariffs, simultaneous failure of hedging strategies, and an
extreme, prolonged market dislocation prevented timely
pass-through of wholesale cost increases to customers.
The analysis showed that for the Group to be unable to
continue as a going concern, multiple such, highly adverse
and concurrent events would need to occur. The Board
considers the likelihood of that combination to be remote.
Conclusion
Having considered the results of the forward and reverse
scenario analysis, the Group’s financial position, liquidity
and committed funding, and the range of realistic mitigating
actions available to management, the Directors have not
identified any material uncertainties that cast significant
doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern
for at least twelve months from the date the financial
statements are approved. Accordingly, the Directors have
adopted the going concern basis in preparing these
financial statements.
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Committee
The Committee engaged an independent search organisation
to support the campaign and engage with potential
candidates. A short list was considered by the Board to agree
candidates for interview. A panel comprising of Members of
the Nomination Committee interviewed candidates during
summer 2025.
This table shows the skills and diversity among Board
members and reflects our position at the period end on
30 September 2025.
Board mix of specialist skills, tenure and gender
Specialist Skills
Board Governance
3
Operational/Engineering
2
Digital and Cyber
1
Finance and Accounting
3
Strategy, M&A
3
Customers and Marketing
3
Energy/Utilities
3
Sustainability and Climate Change
2
Human Resources
3
Tenure
0-3 years
2
3-6 years
2
6-9 years
2
>9 years
1
Gender
Male
4
Female
3
In July we appointed Non Owen as Company Secretary.
Andrew Welsby, our People and Culture Director, had been
covering the role on an interim basis and we thank Andrew
for his diligence during this period.
Non joined JE from High Speed 2 and has a wealth of
company secretary experience.
In line with listing rules on Board diversity, we make the
following statements for the period end:
y
We comply on gender diversity with at least 40% of our
Board being women.
y
We comply on ethnic diversity, as one member of our
Board is from a minority ethnic background.
In addition to our consideration of Board structure,
composition, skills and succession, as a committee we
maintain oversight more broadly of the succession pipeline
and plans at the Company’s senior management levels.
These comprise the six-strong Executive Leadership Team
(ELT) and around twenty members of the Senior Leadership
Team (SLT).
Throughout the year, we have monitored the progress of our
SLT development programme. We introduced a new iteration
for nine SLT members seeking greater responsibility, forming
the Business Leadership Team (BLT). This team holds both
functional responsibilities at the SLT level and cross-functional
duties from a BLT perspective. The BLT selection process
matched potential with ambition for further development
and responsibility. The development of the BLT helps us build
internal ‘bench’ strength for ELT succession planning.
At our December meeting each year, we review the overall
progress of our ELT, BLT, and SLT development programmes,
with an emphasis on succession planning and identifying
potential. The Committee continues to support initiatives
designed to create developmental opportunities throughout
the organisation.
Our approach to senior management succession remains
a mix of external appointments and internal promotions.
Board evaluation
Following the external board evaluation conducted by
Boardroom Dialogue during 2024, we facilitated an internal
review of the performance of the Board, its committees and
the Chair during 2025.
Each Director completed a questionnaire covering a range
of Board-related topics, before a 1:1 meeting with the Chair
and a Board discussion to consider the overall conclusions
and recommendations. The Senior Independent Director also
led a similar process to assess the performance of the Chair.
The results were very positive. The Directors feel the Board
is performing well, it is effectively carrying out its role and
there are no significant concerns.
In total, there were three main recommendations, and the
Chair will work with the Company Secretary in the months
ahead to implement them.
Phil Austin MBE
Chair
Our committee is dedicated to
shaping strong leadership for
the future, guiding board composition,
strengthening succession pathways,
and championing meaningful progress
in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Committee purpose
The Committee’s purpose is to provide recommendations to
the Board regarding Board composition, appointments and
succession planning for senior leadership roles, and to assist
the Board with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Committee duties
The Terms of Reference for the Committee and the Terms
of the Appointment of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) are
available on our website:
www.jec.co.uk
.
To summarise, the Committee’s key duties are to:
y
Regularly review the structure, size, balance and overall
composition of the Board, and to recommend any changes,
with due regard to the skills needed for the future.
y
Consider the pipeline of succession at Board and Executive
Leadership Team levels, and to lead the process for any
appointments to the Board.
y
Support the annual Board evaluation process and make
recommendations, including the annual reappointment
of NEDs.
y
Support the Board to lead Company culture in pursuit of
greater diversity, equity and inclusion.
Membership and meetings
I am pleased to report on the work of the Nominations
Committee for the financial year ended 30 September 2025.
The Committee comprises a majority of independent
Non-Executive Directors, the Chair of the Board and the CEO.
After the resignation of Alan Bryce on 31 December 2024,
I assumed the chairmanship of the Committee and its
membership was restructured to reflect the changes in
the Board throughout 2024/25.
The Committee met twice (17 December 2024 and 23 July
2025), with attendance as recorded below.
Attendance
Meetings
Attendance
P.J. Austin (Chair)
2
2
100%
C.J.Ambler
2
2
100%
I.Hill
(appointed to the Committee
01 January 2025)
1
1
100%
R. Blundell
(appointed to the Committee
01 January 2025, resigned from
the Committee 24 July 2025)
1
1
100%
K. O’Neill
(appointed to the Committee
24 July 2025)
0
0
N/A
T. Taylor
2
2
100%
W. Dorman (resigned June 25)
1
1
100%
A.Bryce (resigned Dec 24)
1
1
100%
Board structure and composition
As previously reported, Alan Bryce and Wendy Dorman left
the Board in December 2024 and June 2025 respectively,
and their replacements, Iman Hill and Roger Blundell, have
settled in well.
Lynne Fulton, CFO, has stepped down from the Board and
will leave the Company at the end of February 2026, after
nearly three years’ service. Preparations are underway to
begin the recruitment process for her successor.
During the period, the Committee maintained oversight of
the Board structure, composition and effectiveness.
As part of its succession process, I am pleased to announce
the appointment of Paul Savery as a Non-Executive Director
with effect from 01 December 2025.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
continues to be a cornerstone of our culture and strategic
direction. We recognise the importance of fostering an
inclusive environment that reflects the communities we
serve and empowers every colleague to thrive.
This year, we refreshed our DEI Strategy for 2024–2029,
setting out our ambition to progress from Bronze to Silver in
the Inclusive Employers Standard by 2027. Our strategy is
built around six pillars: inclusive leadership, diverse talent
pipelines, equitable processes, employee voice, community
impact, and data-driven accountability. It is reviewed
regularly at Board and Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
level, with clear ownership and measurable outcomes.
Gender balance
Male
Female
Company
74%
26%
First Line Reports
75%
25%
Senior Leadership Team
75%
25%
Executive Leadership Team
83%
17%
Board
50%
50%
Overall, the Company’s gender balance has remained
relatively stable over the last 12 months, reflecting a stable
workforce with low turnover in leadership roles.
Gender pay gap
Our mean gender pay gap has decreased significantly
over the past four years, from 21.4% in 2022 to 8.3% in 2025.
The median gap has also improved, falling from 19.2% to 9.7%
over the same period. This sustained progress reflects our
ongoing focus on inclusive hiring, targeted development
and transparent pay practices, supporting our ambition to
close the gap further in the years ahead.
DEI impact assessment
Primary Engineer is a UK STEM programme that engages
primary school children with engineering through practical
projects and problem solving. Jersey Electricity has supported
this initiative for seven years, promoting early STEM interest
and gender diversity in engineering. Over 1,000 local children
participated this year, with over 70% of entrants being girls,
reflecting progress in challenging stereotypes and fostering
future engineers. This partnership highlights our ongoing
commitment to diversity and talent development.
Our bursary scheme offers financial support, paid work
experience, and professional mentoring to students from a
variety of backgrounds who are interested in careers in the
energy sector. Since 2021, six female STEM bursary students
have participated in the programme and now make up the
majority of the current cohort. These students have worked
on engineering, digital, and sustainability projects within
the organisation, contributing different perspectives and
supporting various initiatives. The programme aims to
promote gender diversity and develop a diverse talent
pipeline for the future.
In March, we hosted a fireside talk to mark International
Women’s Day, bringing together colleagues to reflect on
progress, share lived experiences, and explore how we can
continue to build an inclusive workplace. The event was
well attended and received positive feedback, reinforcing
the value of open dialogue and visible leadership.
We were delighted to sponsor Channel Islands Pride for the
second time, following our involvement the year before last,
as the event alternates locations across the Channel Islands.
This continued support reflects our ongoing commitment
to LGBTQ+ inclusion and community engagement. Our
sponsorship included vibrant internal awareness campaigns
and an engaging webinar on the significance and history of
Pride, which was attended by around 10% of our workforce.
Supporting Channel Islands Pride underscores our
dedication to fostering a culture of belonging and respect
both within our organisation and the wider community.
Internally, we launched a DEI Resource Library to support
learning and development. The library includes curated
materials on inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, and
allyship, and is used by teams across the business to inform
discussions and drive change. We also introduced a
supplementary DEI impact assessment for business cases,
ensuring that inclusion is embedded in decision-making.
We remain active in sector-wide benchmarking and best
practice sharing with Inclusive Employers, participating in
the Inclusion Measurement Framework.
Looking ahead, we will continue to build on our progress,
guided by data, employee voice, and our ambition to be a
truly inclusive employer. DEI is not a standalone initiative –
it is integral to our purpose, our performance, and our future.
Board apprenticeship
We have continued to run our Board apprenticeship
programme this year, which is designed to encourage
greater diversity on the Boards of companies and other
public bodies, especially those based in Jersey. Elenor
Bouchet, who joined us in September 2024 as our fourth
Board Apprentice, provides valuable contribution and
insights to our discussions. Elenor runs her own marketing
consultancy business in Jersey and supports clients with
their marketing and business strategies.
P.J. Austin MBE
Chair
15 December 2025
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Membership and meetings
All members of the Committee are independent Non-
Executive Directors.
During the year, there were several changes to Committee
membership. Iman Hill and I joined the Committee on
1 January 2025, with Iman succeeding Alan Bryce after his
resignation from the Board in December 2024. In June 2025,
Wendy Dorman stepped down after completing her highly
valued tenure as Chair of the Committee. The Board extends
its sincere thanks to Wendy for her strong leadership, sound
judgement, and significant contribution to strengthening
the Committee’s effectiveness during her time in the role.
Following her departure, I assumed the position of Chair.
Kayte O’Neill stepped down in July 2025 to take up the role
of Chair of the Remuneration Committee, with Tony Taylor
appointed as her successor.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to express my sincere
appreciation to Alan and Kayte for their outstanding
contributions to the Committee throughout their tenures.
The current members of the Committee are Amanda Iceton,
Tony Taylor, Iman Hill, and myself. The Board is satisfied that
the current membership brings the appropriate range of
skills and experience, including recent and relevant
financial experience as well as industry knowledge, safety,
digital and cyber expertise.
You can read the members’ biographies on pages 92 to 95.
Five scheduled meetings were held during the year. The
meetings provided a forum for discussions with company
management and the external and internal auditors.
Meetings are attended by invitation and include the Chair
of the Board, Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer, Interim
Finance Director, Director of Technology, as well as members
of both the external and internal audit teams. The company
secretarial function offers support to the Committee. After
each meeting, an update is provided to the Board that
outlines areas discussed, topics of note, and recommendations
arising from meetings. All recommendations from the
Committee during the year were accepted by the Board.
The role of the Committee
The key responsibilities of the Committee are to:
y
Oversee the independence, effectiveness and
remuneration of the external auditor and the quality of the
audit together with overseeing policy on the engagement
of the external auditor to supply non-audit services.
y
Monitor the integrity of the financial statements and report
to the Board on key judgements and significant issues.
y
Consider, on behalf of the Board, whether the annual report
and accounts, taken as a whole, are fair, balanced and
understandable, and provide the information necessary
for shareholders to assess the Company’s position and
performance, business model and strategy.
y
Review and challenge the effectiveness of the Company’s
internal control framework and risk management processes.
y
Monitor and review the effectiveness of the internal
audit function.
y
Monitor principal and emerging risks and the robustness
of the risk management framework.
y
Review and assess management’s oversight of cyber
security risk to systems, assets, data capabilities and
data privacy.
y
Review and assess management’s oversight of climate-
related risks and opportunities including the impact of
climate change on strategies, reputation, operations, asset
values and capital.
Key activities during the year
The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) fulfilled its responsibilities
under the Corporate Governance Code, providing oversight
of financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and
non-financial disclosures. Specific areas of focus during the
year included:
y
Risk Management Framework:
Oversaw the refresh of
the Group’s Risk Management Framework, including the
introduction of an evolved five-lines-of-responsibility model.
y
Internal Control Environment:
Reviewed the effectiveness
of the Group’s internal controls and observed progress
across the Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing Policy,
governance and accountability.
y
Financial Reporting and External Audit:
Oversaw the
external audit, including independence, scope, key findings,
and the rotation of the audit engagement partner.
y
Internal Audit and Assurance:
Approved the annual
Internal Audit Plan and monitored outcomes from internal
assurance work covering financial, operational, technology,
customer, and governance processes.
y
Sustainability and Non-Financial Reporting:
Reviewed
TCFD disclosures and preparatory work for TNFD reporting,
monitoring progress on climate-related and biodiversity-
related impacts.
y
Data Protection and Cybersecurity:
Received updates on
cyber risk management, data-protection compliance, and
ongoing improvements to the data-governance framework.
The Committee continued to provide review and challenge
on principal risks, mitigation strategies, and management
action plans. Details of principal risks and associated
mitigation measures are provided on pages 70 to 80.
Whistleblowing policy
The Committee is tasked with reviewing the Company’s
Whistleblowing and Speak Up policy, as well as
management’s responses to concerns raised. During the
year, we conducted a review of the policy. Two concerns
were reported within the period, and in each instance,
assurance was provided that appropriate investigative
and remedial procedures had been duly followed.
External auditors
The Committee holds primary oversight responsibility
for the Group’s relationship with its external auditors,
PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP (“PwC”). This includes
conducting annual evaluations of PwC’s performance,
effectiveness, quality and objectivity. For 2025, we concluded
that the audit was both effective and of high quality.
Throughout the year, we also met independently with the
external auditors, without management present, to discuss
the effectiveness of the audit process and address any
matters the auditors wished to raise.
In accordance with the Company’s Non-Audit Services
Policy, all non-audit services provided to the Group require
prior approval from the Audit Committee chair, in addition
to PwC’s internal conflict checks. As noted in Note 5 to the
Financial Statements, no non-audit services were provided
to the Group by PwC during the year.
In accordance with professional standards, the audit
engagement partner is required to rotate after a maximum
term of five years. This year, James De Veulle succeeded
Lisa McClure as our audit partner. We will continue to
monitor the rotation of other team members, who are
subject to a seven-year limit, and review as appropriate.
The Committee will maintain ongoing oversight of all
matters pertaining to the external auditor relationship and
start the next tender process at a suitable juncture, taking
into account the elapsed time since the last tender.
We continually evaluate the effectiveness of the external
audit, primarily through ongoing discussions with the
external auditor and the finance team regarding the
maintenance of audit quality, as well as through reports
submitted by the audit team in connection with the year-
end audit. Additionally, an annual meeting is held each
January to review key insights from the recently concluded
audit process for the previous year. During the audit
process, PwC formally confirmed their independence.
The Committee has approved the external auditor’s
remuneration and terms, and is satisfied with their
performance, objectivity, challenge and independence.
UK Corporate Governance Code
As a company with a premium listing, we are required to
report under the Corporate Governance Code 2018, which
you can view on the website of the Financial Reporting
Council –
www.frc.org.uk
. We continually strive to meet the
expectations of public company reporting and enhance
the quality of stakeholder communications.
The Committee has reviewed the changes incorporated into
the revised Corporate Governance Code issued in 2024.
The revised code contains additional provisions regarding
disclosure in the annual report of the effectiveness of
material controls at the balance sheet date. Although this
provision is not effective for our Company until the year ending
30 September 2027, we have begun initial preparations
in advance.
Audit and Risk
Committee
Roger Blundell
Chair
Our focus this year was clear:
uphold the highest standards
of governance, review and refresh the
Company principal risks, and provide
the Board with clear, independent
insight to guide sound decision-making.
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Sustainability‑related disclosures
The FCA listing rules require premium listed companies to
make disclosures under the TCFD framework for accounting
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2021. This is the fourth
year we have been required to make such disclosures. The
Audit and Risk Committee has monitored TCFD reporting
status throughout the year. Efforts to comply with scenario
analysis, review organisational resilience have continued
as well as progressing baselining and understanding of
scope 3 emissions.
We also continue our readiness for disclosures under the TNFD.
Further information is available on pages 81 to 91.
Fair, balanced and understandable
As part of the review of the annual and interim financial
statements, the Committee reviews any significant issues
and in particular any critical accounting judgements and
estimates the Company has identified and discussed with
the external auditor, which are disclosed in Note 2 to the
Financial Statements (Critical Accounting Judgements and
key sources of estimation uncertainty). Comprehensive
position papers on each key area are produced by the
Finance team at both the half and full year. We review any
year-on-year changes in methodology for reasonableness
and assess the impact of any new accounting standards.
We are also responsible for monitoring the controls in force
(including financial, operational and compliance controls
and risk management procedures) to ensure the integrity
of the financial information reported to stakeholders. The
Committee considers reports from the internal and external
auditors and from management and provides comment on
salient issues to the Board.
On behalf of the Board, the Committee considered whether
the 2025 annual report and financial statements, taken as a
whole, are fair, balanced and understandable, and whether
the disclosures are appropriate. We reviewed the Group’s
procedures around the preparation, review and challenge of
the report and consistency of the narrative sections within the
financial statements and the use of alternative performance
measures and associated disclosures.
We also considered any potential inconsistencies raised by
the external auditor.
Following its review, the Committee is satisfied that the
annual report is fair, balanced and understandable, and
provides the information necessary for shareholders and
other stakeholders to assess the Company’s position and
performance, business model and strategy. We have advised
the Board accordingly.
Internal control and risk management
The Board is responsible for establishing and maintaining the
Company’s system of internal control and managing risk.
Internal control systems are designed to meet the needs
of the business and the risks to which it is exposed, and
by their nature can provide reasonable but not absolute
assurance against material misstatement or loss. Oversight
of the risk management framework and internal controls is
delegated to the Committee.
Internal audit
In my capacity as chair of the Committee, I have regular
meetings with Internal Audit to evaluate both performance
and any impediments that would constrain their work.
The Head of Internal Audit has a direct reporting line to me,
and reports operationally to the Interim Finance Director.
The Committee approves the programme of work on an
annual basis and monitors results and follow-up actions,
reporting to the Board on any significant findings. The
Committee reviews Internal Audit reports and monitors how
management responds to findings, which reassures the
Committee and the Board that internal controls are
functioning effectively.
Our Internal Audit team carries out internal audit activities,
with some audits outsourced to third-party suppliers and
overseen by the Head of Internal Audit. The scope of internal
audit reviews is appraised at the start of each review
which has allowed us to identify areas in which controls can
be strengthened.
In FY25, JE’s assurance framework delivered a comprehensive
programme of internal audit reviews and strengthened
management oversight. The Internal Audit team reviewed
a broad range of financial, operational and compliance
areas, providing assurance on key systems, controls and
emerging risks.
Reviews addressed areas including fraud prevention,
cybersecurity, new product development, property
management and regulatory scheme administration.
The programme identified opportunities to strengthen
controls, enhance monitoring and improve governance,
with management implementing a series of improvements
to address findings and support ongoing risk management.
The Committee maintained robust oversight of risk, control
and assurance activities throughout the year. These reviews
identified some moderate and high-priority issues, which
led the Company to strengthen control processes, review
strategy and reorganise responsibilities.
Risk management
During the year, the Board conducted its annual review of the
Company’s risk appetite and aligned it with principal risks.
In June, we held an offsite meeting with Board members
and senior management to facilitate an in-depth discussion
on risk management. We undertook a thorough evaluation
of principal risks and associated mitigation strategies, and
assessed emerging risks in the context of geopolitical events,
climate change and the macroeconomic environment. The
rapid pace of change within the energy sector and its effects
on people development, skills, innovation and technology
were also considered.
This review resulted in us updating the definitions and
mitigating actions for certain principal risks, as well as
adding a new principal risk relating to the supply chain.
Further details on risks and mitigation measures can be found
in the Group risk management section on pages 70 to 80.
Several follow-up actions concerning longer-term strategic
risks are being incorporated into our long-term business plans
and scenario analysis.
In recent years, we have communicated the potential risks to
our business arising from volatility within the wholesale energy
market. While market conditions have become more stable
since their peak in 2023, we have substantially hedged our
electricity purchases through to 31 December 2027. Although
we continue to monitor short-term market developments,
our focus has now shifted to strategic planning for the period
beyond 2027. This includes preparations for negotiating a
new supply contract and ongoing efforts to mitigate future
risks associated with market volatility.
I would like to thank members of the Committee, management
and PwC for their continued support throughout the year.
Roger Blundell
Chair
15 December 2025
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On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to submit the
Remuneration Committee’s report for the financial year
ended 30 September 2025.
Committee changes
In July, Tony Taylor resigned as Chair of the Remuneration
Committee. Upon assuming the role of Chair, I was pleased
to welcome Roger Blundell to the Committee. I extend my
sincere appreciation to Tony for his leadership during his
tenure, as well as to our Committee members, Phil Austin,
Amanda Iceton, and Roger Blundell, for their dedication,
perspectives and significant contributions throughout the
year in supporting our work.
Meetings
Four meetings took place during the last financial year, with
100% attendance by all Committee members.
Note: Terms of Reference for the Committee are updated annually, in line
with UK Corporate Governance Code and are available on the Company’s
website (
www.jec.co.uk
).
Remuneration policy
Acting under the authority delegated by the Board, the
Committee establishes the Company’s Remuneration Policy
and is charged with determining the remuneration terms
and employment conditions for the Executive Directors.
We also assess the remuneration framework for senior
management and review the overall compensation policy
for the broader workforce to ensure it aligns appropriately
throughout the organisation.
JE’s remuneration policy is structured to ensure the executive
compensation framework effectively attracts, motivates
and retains the talent essential to achieve the Company’s
long-term objectives.
We set remuneration packages for Executive Directors that
are aligned with market standards for comparable positions,
ensuring equitable compensation for their contributions to
the Company’s performance across both short and long-
term horizons.
Remuneration packages consist of a base salary and benefits,
complemented by a variable element in the form of an annual
performance-based bonus.
Benefits for Executive Directors principally consist of
membership of a pension scheme, a car allowance and
private health care.
When determining executive remuneration, the Committee
consults pertinent local and international benchmarks.
Our methodology
We set targets and review Executive Directors’ pay to
ensure performance aligns with key business objectives.
Over the past two years, we have refined our business
planning model, improving the format and content of our
Corporate Scorecard.
The Executive Annual Bonus Scheme aims to support both
our short-term and long-term objectives and encourages
advancement towards achieving our vision and strategy.
Bonuses for Executive Directors and ELT members are
determined according to performance, measured against
the Corporate Scorecard and individual objectives. The
Committee establishes these criteria, which receive Board
approval prior to each financial year.
Our Business Plan is structured around delivering safe, reliable,
affordable and sustainable services, with an overarching
focus on customer experience. The Corporate Scorecard
aligns with these outcomes and tracks key metrics including
customer service and satisfaction, employee engagement,
health and safety, financial results and progress on
strategic objectives.
Strategic objectives involve developing JE’s future energy
supply and demand plans, sourcing energy from France, and
implementing a broader network investment programme
aimed at increasing system resilience and supporting
Jersey’s progress toward net zero emissions.
The scorecard reflects our sustainability and TCFD objectives
by facilitating the implementation of our renewables and
network investment programme. It is communicated clearly
throughout the organisation, outlining strategic priorities and
creating a line of sight for all colleagues on their individual
contribution to overall company performance.
We review the salary and benefits for the Executive Team
each October. In November 2024 both Executive Directors
were awarded increases of 5.0% on base salary.
Each Executive Director is subject to a maximum limit on their
total variable compensation. These maximum awards are
granted exclusively in recognition of exceptional performance.
In 2018, the bonus scheme was revised to let the Committee
defer up to 50% of an award for two years, with payout
linked to share price changes before vesting. The deferred
portion is subject to malus and clawback rules.
Remuneration
Committee
Kayte O’Neill
Chair
We aim to maintain a
remuneration framework
that motivates leaders to deliver
our strategic priorities while
upholding strong governance
and accountability.
The basic salary/fees and bonuses paid in year, as well as the deferred bonus attributable to the 2022/23 financial year paid
in year, to Directors for the year ended 30 September 2025 was as follows:
Fixed Pay
Variable Pay
Salary/fees
Benefits
in kind
Bonus paid
in year
Deferred
bonus paid
in year
Total
2025
Total
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Executive Directors
C. J. Ambler
332,774
16,512
123,060
58,260
530,606
492,665
L. G. Fulton
1
231,704
13,495
75,992
321,191
282,420
Non-Executive Directors
P. J. Austin
62,500
1,406
63,906
59,406
A. A. Bryce
9,000
352
9,352
37,406
W. Dorman
28,125
1,055
29,180
36,406
A. Iceton
35,000
1,406
36,406
33,406
K. O’Neill
38,000
1,406
39,406
35,406
T. Taylor
36,250
1,406
37,656
35,406
I. Hill
37,000
1,406
38,406
R. Blundell
38,125
1,406
39,531
Total
848,478
39,850
199,052
58,260
1,145,640
1,012,521
1
The basic salary and bonus paid to L.G. Fulton represents the full-year remuneration, including the period after stepping down from the Board in August 2025.
Service contracts
The service contracts for Executive Directors specify a notice
period of 12 months, with annual re-election required at each
Annual General Meeting. Non-Executive Directors have
service contracts with no unexpired term at the point of
election or re-election at the AGM.
Pension benefits
We have two pension plans: a defined benefit scheme, which
has been closed to new entrants since 2013, and a defined
contribution scheme that is accessible to all staff. Under the
defined benefit scheme, the employer contributes at a rate
of 20.6%, while the employee’s contribution rate is 6%.
The defined benefit pension scheme does not provide for
contractual increases to pensions currently in payment.
Upon Mr Ambler’s appointment to the Company, the Board
resolved that he would be entitled to participate in a
non-contributory version of the defined benefit scheme
(refer also to page 97, Statement of Compliance section).
Outlined on the next page are the pension benefits to which
Mr Ambler is entitled. These benefits are limited to the scheme
in which he accrued pension rights during his service as a
Director and include benefits relating to both pre-directorship
and post-directorship service, as well as any service
transferred into the scheme from previous employment.
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Increase in
accrued
pension
during
the year
1
Accrued
pension at
30.9.2025
2
Transfer
value at
30.9.2025
3
Transfer
value at
30.9.2024
3
Directors
contributions
during
the year
4
Increase/
(decrease)
in transfer
value less
Directors
contributions
5
C. J. Ambler
£10,712
£113,204
£1,331,120
£1,305,156
£25,964
1
The nominal increase in accrued pension during the year represents the additional accrued pension entitlement at the year-end compared to the previous
year-end, which can be seen in last year’s Directors Disclosures paper
2 The pension entitlement shown, calculated using the data provided by Jersey Electricity Plc on 6 October 2025, is that which would be paid annually on
retirement at age 60 or at date of calculation if over NRA, based on service at the year-end.
3
The transfer values have been calculated using the basis and method appropriate at each reporting date. It is assumed that the deferred pension commences
from the earliest age at which the member can receive an unreduced pension. The transfer values include the value of any accrued AVC pensions.
4 Along with all other Scheme members, Directors have the option to pay Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to the Scheme to purchase additional
final salary benefits. AVCs paid by the Directors during the year were nil.
5 The increase in transfer value over the year is after deduction of contributions made by the Director and transfers-in during the year.
CEO pay ratio
This table shows the CEO pay ratio since 2021. This reflects
how the CEO’s total remuneration compares to the rest of
the employees in the organisation at the 25th, 50th, and
75th percentiles.
The CEO pay ratio has remained unchanged from the
previous year and is consistent with that of comparable
publicly listed companies of a similar size.
25th %ile
50th %ile
75th %ile
2025
8.5:1
6.2:1
4.5:1
2024
8.3:1
6.2:1
4.6:1
2023
8.7:1
6.5:1
4.6:1
2022
8.1:1
6.2:1
4.3:1
2021
8.4:1
6.3:1
4.4:1
Employee engagement
Employee engagement is a key element of the Corporate
Scorecard and is reinforced through ongoing initiatives
and the Workforce, Engagement and Culture Forum. This
forum provides a structured platform for employees to
communicate feedback and suggestions directly to senior
management, with Non-Executive Directors in attendance
to convey relevant insights to the Board.
During the year, the Workforce Engagement and Culture
Forum met four times, on matters such as workplace culture
and wellbeing, facilities, sustainability and
internal communications.
The Company routinely administers employee surveys that
yield important insights into engagement levels across
multiple dimensions, such as compensation.
Share schemes
At the 2011 AGM, we authorised an all-employee share
scheme. Four tranches of shares have since been allocated,
with up to 400 shares vesting per employee. The final tranche
of 100 shares distributed in the 2020 financial year vested in
September 2023.
The Company does not operate other share-based incentives
such as option schemes or long-term incentive plans. The
Committee may defer up to 50% of the performance bonus
for Executive Directors for two years, with payment subject
to changes in the listed share price prior to vesting.
Non‑Executive Directors’ remuneration
The remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors (NED) is
determined by the Executive Directors, with the assistance of
independent advice concerning comparable organisations
and appointments and considering the Committees in which
they are involved.
Following a review and benchmarking of NED fees, valid from
1 April, adjustments were made in 2025. These are shown on
page 109.
External appointments
We encourage Executive Directors to broaden their
experience by accepting Non-Executive appointments to
organisations outside the Group. Such appointments are
subject to prior approval by the Board, having taken into
consideration the expected time commitments and, the
Board also determines the extent to which any fees may
be retained by the Director. During the year, the external
appointments held by Executive Directors, excluding those
directly connected with their employment by the Company,
were as follows:
C. J. Ambler
Foresight Solar Fund Ltd
(resigned 17 June 2025)
The total fees were £38,073 of which £7,615 was retained by
the Company.
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Directors’ loans
At the time of hiring the Executive Director and relocating them to Jersey, the Company provided an interest-bearing secured
loan to assist with the purchase of a residential property on the Island. Since then, the Executive Director has made substantial
repayments, and the balance on the loan was:
30.9.2025
30.9.2024
C. J. Ambler
£300,000
£300,000
Directors’ share interests
The Directors’ beneficial interests in the shares of the Company at 30 September 2025 were as shown in this table:
‘A’ Ordinary shares
3.5% Preference shares
5% Preference shares
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
C. J. Ambler
11,720
7,720
P. J. Austin
7,000
7,000
R. Blundell
6,500
I. Hill
A. Iceton
6,000
6,000
K. O’Neill
T. Taylor
9,000
9,000
40,220
29,720
There have been no other changes in the interests set out above between 30 September 2025 and 15 December 2025.
K. O’Neill
Chair
15 December 2025
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Directors’ responsibilities for the Financial statements
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report
and Accounts and the audited financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (“Company Law”) requires
the Directors to prepare Financial Statements for each
financial year. The Directors are required by the International
Accounting Standards (IAS) Regulation to prepare the Group
Financial Statements under International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. The
Financial Statements are also required by Company Law to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company
and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
IAS 1 requires that financial statements present fairly for
each financial year the Group’s financial position, financial
performance and cash flows. This requires the faithful
representation of the effects of transactions, other events and
conditions in accordance with the definitions and recognition
criteria for assets, liabilities, income and expenses set out in the
IAS Board’s ‘Framework for the preparation and presentation
of financial statements’. In virtually all circumstances, a
fair presentation will be achieved by compliance with all
applicable IFRS. However, Directors are also required to:
y
Properly select and apply accounting policies;
y
Present information, including accounting policies, in
a manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable
and understandable information;
y
Provide additional disclosures when compliance with the
specific requirements in IFRS are insufficient to enable
users to understand the impact of particular transactions,
other events and conditions on the entity’s financial
position and financial performance; and
y
Make an assessment of the Company’s ability to continue
as a going concern.
The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting
records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the Company and Group and enable
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and Group
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance
and integrity of the corporate and financial information
included on the Company’s website. Legislation in Jersey
and in the United Kingdom governing the preparation
and dissemination of Financial Statements may differ
from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The Directors consider that the Group has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future. The Financial Statements are therefore
prepared on a going concern basis. Further details of the
Group’s going concern review are provided in note 1 of the
financial statements on page 124.
Having taken advice from the ARC, the Board considers the
Annual Report and financial statements, taken as a whole,
to be fair, balanced and understandable and that they
provide the information necessary for shareholders to assess
the Company’s and Group’s performance, business model
and strategy.
Responsibility statement
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
y
The financial statements, prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by
the European Union, give a true and fair view of the assets,
liabilities, financial position and profit of the Company
and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken
as a whole; and
y
The management report includes a fair review of the
development and performance of the business and the
position of the Company, and the undertakings included
in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a
description of the principal risks and uncertainties that
they face.
By order of the Board
C. J. Ambler
Chief Executive
15 December 2025
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to the members of Jersey Electricity plc
Report on the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give
a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position
of Jersey Electricity Plc (“the Company”) and its subsidiaries
(together “the Group”) as at 30 September 2025, and of their
consolidated financial performance and their consolidated
cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by
the European Union and have been properly prepared in
accordance with the requirements of the Companies
(Jersey) Law 1991.
What we have audited
The Group’s consolidated financial statements comprise:
y
The consolidated balance sheet as at 30 September 2025;
y
The consolidated income statement for the year
then ended;
y
The consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the year then ended;
y
The consolidated statement of changes in equity for the
year then ended;
y
The consolidated statement of cash flows for the year
then ended; and
y
The notes to the consolidated financial statements,
comprising material accounting policy information and
other explanatory information.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International
Standards on Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities under
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s
responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial
statements section of our report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Independence
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the
consolidated financial statements of the Group, as required
by the Crown Dependencies’ Audit Rules and Guidance. We
have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance
with these requirements.
Our audit approach
Audit scope
y
We conducted our audit work in Jersey.
y
We tailored the scope of our audit taking into account
the operations of the Group, the accounting processes
and controls and the industry in which the Group
operates. The Group is based solely in Jersey and the
consolidated financial statements are a consolidation
of the Company, Jersey Deep Freeze Limited and Jersey
Offshore Wind Limited.
y
Our audit work was focused on the Company as it
contributes substantially all of the Group’s total assets
and profit from operations before taxation. A lower level
of focus was placed on balances and transactions at
the subsidiaries, based on our risk assessment and their
minor contribution to the Group’s profit from operations
before taxation.
Key audit matters
y
Recognition of energy and retail revenue.
y
Assessment of pension assumptions applied in the
valuation of the defined benefit obligation.
Materiality
y
Overall Group materiality: £711,150 (FY24
: £756,300) based on
approximately 5% of profit from operations before taxation.
y
Performance materiality: £533,300 (FY24
: £567,200).
The scope of our audit
As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality
and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the
consolidated financial statements. In particular, we considered
where the directors made subjective judgements; for
example, in respect of significant accounting estimates that
involved making assumptions and considering future events
that are inherently uncertain. As in all of our audits, we also
addressed the risk of management override of internal
controls, including among other matters, consideration of
whether there was evidence of bias that represented a risk
of material misstatement due to fraud.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in the auditor’s
professional judgement, were of most significance in the
audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current
period and include the most significant assessed risks of
material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) identified
by the auditor, including those which had the greatest effect
on: the overall audit strategy; the allocation of resources in
the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team.
These matters, and any comments we make on the results
of our procedures thereon, were addressed in the context
of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a
whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not
provide a separate opinion on these matters.
This is not a complete list of all risks identified by our audit.
Key audit matter
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Recognition of energy and retail revenue
Refer to note 1 (Accounting policies) and note 3 (Business segments)
to the consolidated financial statements.
The Group recognised £118.4m of energy revenue and £18.1m of
retail revenue.
Revenue from the energy segment comprises charges for the
consumption of electricity by customers and service connections.
Revenue from the retail segment is derived from the sale of consumer
products in the Company’s “Powerhouse” store and online.
We identified this as a key audit matter because energy and retail
revenue are material to the consolidated financial statements and
revenue recognition was identified as an area of focus in the audit
plan we presented to the Audit and Risk Committee.
We obtained an understanding and evaluated the overall control
environment around the recognition of revenue from the energy
and retail segments.
We assessed the accounting policy for compliance with the
accounting framework.
We materially matched revenue from the general ledger system to
receipts in the bank statement using data analytics and
investigated material unmatched items.
For energy revenue:
We evaluated the operating effectiveness of the IT General Controls
surrounding the smart meter, billing and general ledger systems.
We traced data from the meter reading systems to the general
ledger system.
We applied approved tariff rates to the readings from the general
ledger system and recalculated the expected revenue.
We materially reconciled the expected revenue to the invoices
raised to customers from the general ledger system.
For retail revenue:
We performed a margin analysis between cost of sales and revenue
based on the data obtained from the general ledger. The margin
analysis was based on tests of detail performed on the cost of sales
by agreeing a sample of expenses to supporting documentation.
Based on the work detailed above, we had no material matters to
report to those charged with corporate governance.
Assessment of pension assumptions applied in the valuation
of the defined benefit obligation
Refer to note 1 (Accounting policies), note 2 (Critical Accounting
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty), and
note 16 (Pensions) to the consolidated financial statements
As at the year-end, the Group recognises a surplus in the defined
benefit pension plan of £27.3m. This net surplus comprises £109.7m
of plan assets less £82.5m of estimated plan liabilities.
We consider the valuation of the defined benefit obligation
liabilities to be a key audit matter as the valuation requires
significant levels of judgement and technical expertise including
the use of an actuarial assessment to support the directors in
selecting appropriate assumptions. Changes in a number of key
financial and demographic assumptions (including discount rates,
salaries increase, inflation, and mortality rates) can have a
material impact on the calculation of the pension obligation.
The Group used an independent qualified actuary to assess the
defined benefit obligation at year end.
We obtained an understanding and evaluated the overall control
environment around the defined benefit obligation.
We assessed the accounting policy for compliance with the
accounting framework.
We confirmed that the Group’s actuarial experts are qualified,
appropriately affiliated to third party industry bodies, and are
independent of the Group.
We confirmed the existence of the pension asset by obtaining
confirmation from the custodians
We revalued the pension asset as at year end to verify the accuracy
of the fair value of the asset.
We engaged our auditor’s experts to evaluate the assumptions
made in relation to the valuation of the scheme liabilities.
We compared the various assumptions used to our internally
developed benchmarks.
We considered the consistency and appropriateness of
methodology and assumptions applied compared to the prior
year end and the most recent actuarial valuation available as at
the year end.
We tested the completeness and accuracy of the retirement
benefit obligation disclosures.
Based on the work detailed above, we had no material matters
to report to those charged with corporate governance.
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How we tailored the audit scope
We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we
performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on
the consolidated financial statements as a whole, taking
into account the structure of the Group, the accounting
processes and controls, the industry in which the Group
operates, and we considered the risk of climate change
and the potential impact thereof on our audit approach.
Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application
of materiality. We set certain quantitative thresholds for
materiality. These, together with qualitative considerations,
helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature,
timing and extent of our audit procedures on the individual
financial statement line items and disclosures and in
evaluating the effect of misstatements, both individually
and in aggregate on the consolidated financial statements
as a whole.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined
materiality for the consolidated financial statements as
a whole as follows:
Overall Group materiality
£711,150 (FY24: £756,300).
How we determined it
Approximately 5% of profit from
operations before taxation
Rationale for
benchmark applied
We believe that the Group's profit
from operations before taxation is
the most appropriate benchmark
because this is the key metric of
interest to members. It is also a
generally accepted measure used
for companies in this industry
For each component in the scope of our Group audit, we
allocated a materiality that is less than our overall Group
materiality. The range of materiality allocated across
components was up to £700,000.
We use performance materiality to reduce to an
appropriately low level the probability that the aggregate of
uncorrected and undetected misstatements exceeds overall
materiality. Specifically, we use performance materiality
in determining the scope of our audit and the nature
and extent of our testing of account balances, classes of
transactions and disclosures, for example in determining
sample sizes. Our performance materiality was 75%
(FY24: 75%) of overall materiality, amounting to £533,300
(FY24: £567,200) for the Group financial statements.
In determining the performance materiality, we considered
a number of factors – the history of misstatements, risk
assessment and aggregation risk and the effectiveness of
controls - and concluded that an amount at the upper end
of our normal range was appropriate.
We agreed with the Audit and Risk Committee that we would
report to them misstatements identified during our audit
above £35,550 (FY24: £37,815) as well as misstatements
below that amount that, in our view, warranted reporting
for qualitative reasons.
Reporting on other information
The other information comprises all the information included
in the Annual Report and Accounts 2025 (the “Annual Report”)
but does not include the consolidated financial statements
and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible
for the other information.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does
not cover the other information and we do not express any
form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial
statements, our responsibility is to read the other information
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is
materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial
statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or
otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on
the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other information, we are
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report based
on these responsibilities.
Responsibilities for the consolidated
financial statements and the audit
Responsibilities of the directors for the
consolidated financial statements
As explained more fully in the Directors’ Responsibilities for
the Financial Statements, the directors are responsible for
the preparation of the consolidated financial statements
that give a true and fair view in accordance International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European
Union, the requirements of Jersey law and for such internal
control as the directors determine is necessary to enable
the preparation of consolidated financial statements that
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the
directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability
to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable,
matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the directors either
intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or
have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of
the consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance,
but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when
it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they
could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated
financial statements.
Our audit testing might include testing complete populations
of certain transactions and balances, possibly using data
auditing techniques. However, it typically involves selecting
a limited number of items for testing, rather than testing
complete populations. We will often seek to target particular
items for testing based on their size or risk characteristics.
In other cases, we will use audit sampling to enable us to
draw a conclusion about the population from which the
sample is selected.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise
professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism
throughout the audit. We also:
y
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud
or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive
to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The
risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting
from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as
fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
y
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to
the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose
of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s
internal control.
y
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies
used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
and related disclosures made by the directors.
y
Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use
of the going concern basis of accounting and, based
on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material
uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may
cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as
a going concern over a period of at least twelve months
from the date of approval of the consolidated financial
statements. If we conclude that a material uncertainty
exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s
report to the related disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate,
to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the
audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s
report. However, future events or conditions may cause
the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
y
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content
of the consolidated financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial
statements represent the underlying transactions and
events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
y
Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding
the financial information of the entities or business activities
within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated
financial statements. We are responsible for the direction,
supervision and performance of the Group audit. We
remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance
regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including
any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify
during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with
a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate
with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and
where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with
governance, we determine those matters that were of
most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial
statements of the current period and are therefore the key
audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s
report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure
about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances,
we determine that a matter should not be communicated
in our report because the adverse consequences of doing
so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public
interest benefits of such communication.
Use of this report
This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for
and only for the members as a body in accordance with
Article 113A of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and for no
other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept
or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any
other person to whom this report is shown or into whose
hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our
prior consent in writing.
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for the year ended 30 September 2025
Report on other legal and
regulatory requirements
Company Law exception reporting
Under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 we are required to
report to you if, in our opinion:
y
We have not received all the information and
explanations we require for our audit;
y
Proper accounting records have not been kept; or
y
The consolidated financial statements are not in
agreement with the accounting records.
We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Corporate governance statement
The Listing Rules require us to review the directors’ statements
in relation to going concern, longer-term viability and that
part of the corporate governance statement relating to
the Company’s compliance with the provisions of the
UK Corporate Governance Code specified for our review.
Our additional responsibilities with respect to the corporate
governance statement as other information are described
in the Reporting on other information section of this report.
Based on the work undertaken as part of our audit, we
have concluded that each of the following elements of
the corporate governance statement, included within the
Group Risk Management, the Financial Review, and the
Directors’ Responsibilities for the Financial Statements
sections of the Annual Report, is materially consistent with
the consolidated financial statements and our knowledge
obtained during the audit, and we have nothing material
to add or draw attention to in relation to:
y
The directors’ confirmation that they have carried out a
robust assessment of the emerging and principal risks;
y
The disclosures in the Annual Report that describe those
principal risks, what procedures are in place to identify
emerging risks and an explanation of how these are being
managed or mitigated;
y
The directors’ statement in the consolidated financial
statements about whether they considered it appropriate
to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in
preparing them, and their identification of any material
uncertainties to the Group’s ability to continue to do so
over a period of at least twelve months from the date of
approval of the consolidated financial statements;
y
The directors’ explanation as to their assessment of the
Group’s prospects, the period this assessment covers and
why the period is appropriate; and
y
The directors’ statement as to whether they have a
reasonable expectation that the Company will be able
to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they
fall due over the period of its assessment, including any
related disclosures drawing attention to any necessary
qualifications or assumptions.
Our review of the directors’ statement regarding the longer-
term viability of the Group was substantially less in scope
than an audit and only consisted of making enquiries and
considering the directors’ process supporting their statements;
checking that the statements are in alignment with the
relevant provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code
(the “Code”); and considering whether the statement is
consistent with the consolidated financial statements and
our knowledge and understanding of the Group and its
environment obtained in the course of the audit.
In addition, based on the work undertaken as part of our
audit, we have concluded that each of the following elements
of the corporate governance statement is materially
consistent with the consolidated financial statements and
our knowledge obtained during the audit:
y
The directors’ statement that they consider the
Annual Report, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced
and understandable, and provides the information
necessary for the members to assess the Group's
position, performance, business model and strategy;
y
The section of the Annual Report that describes the
review of effectiveness of risk management and
internal control systems; and
y
The section of the Annual Report describing the work of
the Audit and Risk Committee.
We have nothing to report in respect of our responsibility
to report when the directors’ statement relating to the
Company’s compliance with the Code does not properly
disclose a departure from a relevant provision of the Code
specified under the Listing Rules for review by the auditors.
Other matter
The Company is required by the Financial Conduct Authority
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules to include
these consolidated financial statements in an annual
financial report prepared under the structured digital format
required by DTR 4.1.15R – 4.1.18R and filed on the National
Storage Mechanism of the Financial Conduct Authority.
This auditor’s report provides no assurance over whether
the structured digital format annual financial report has
been prepared in accordance with those requirements.
James de Veulle
For and on behalf of
PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP
Chartered Accountants and Recognised Auditor
Jersey, Channel Islands
15 December 2025
2025
2024
Note
£000
£000
Revenue
3
146,196
135,742
Cost of sales
(92,731)
(83,184)
Gross profit
53,465
52,558
Movement in valuation of investment properties
10
(895)
(890)
Operating expenses
(38,688)
(37,299)
Group operating profit
3
13,882
14,369
Finance income
1,883
2,291
Finance costs
(1,575)
(1,533)
Profit from operations before taxation
14,190
15,127
Taxation
6
(3,126)
(3,427)
Profit from operations after taxation
11,064
11,700
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company
11,000
11,618
Non-controlling interests
18
64
82
11,064
11,700
Earnings per share - basic and diluted
8
35.90p
37.92p
The notes on pages 124 to 150 form an integral part of these accounts. The independent auditor’s report is on pages 114 to 118.
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
as at 30 September 2025
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 30 September 2025
2025
2024
Note
£000
£000
Profit for the year
11,064
11,700
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Actuarial gain on defined benefit scheme
16
1,049
925
Income tax relating to items not reclassified
6
(210)
(185)
839
740
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Fair value gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges
21
4,667
(3,483)
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified
6
(933)
697
3,734
(2,786)
Total comprehensive income for the year
15,637
9,654
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company
15,573
9,572
Non-controlling interests
64
82
15,637
9,654
All results in the year have been derived from continuing operations.
The notes on pages 124 to 150 form an integral part of these accounts. The independent auditor’s report is on pages 114 to 118.
2025
2024
Note
£000
£000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
9
227
364
Property, plant and equipment
10
243,398
225,523
Right of use assets
10
5,302
4,621
Investment properties
10
25,830
26,725
Trade and other receivables
13
300
300
Retirement benefit asset
16
27,262
27,952
Derivative financial instruments
21(ii)
636
Other investments
11
5
5
Total non-current assets
302,960
285,490
Current assets
Inventories
12
7,916
8,435
Trade and other receivables
13
25,172
24,902
Derivative financial instruments
21(ii)
550
Cash and cash equivalents
38,690
49,190
Total current assets
72,328
82,527
Total assets
375,288
368,017
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables
14
22,207
23,027
Current tax liabilities
6
2,904
3,413
Lease liabilities
15
339
306
Derivative financial instruments
21(ii)
571
2,601
Total current liabilities
26,021
29,347
Net current assets
46,307
53,180
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables
14
28,322
27,222
Lease liabilities
15
4,278
3,878
Derivative financial instruments
21(ii)
1,451
Financial liabilities - preference shares
17
235
235
Borrowings
15
30,000
30,000
Deferred tax liabilities
6
32,285
30,923
Total non-current liabilities
95,120
93,709
Total liabilities
121,141
123,056
Net assets
254,147
244,961
Equity
Share capital
17
1,532
1,532
Revaluation reserve
5,270
5,270
ESOP reserve
(37)
(35)
Other reserves
493
(3,241)
Retained earnings
246,851
241,391
Equity attributable to the owners of the Company
254,109
244,917
Non-controlling interests
18
38
44
Total equity
254,147
244,961
Approved by the Board on 15 December 2025
C.J Ambler
P.J Austin
Director
Director
The notes on pages 124 to 150 form an integral part of these accounts. The independent auditor’s report is on pages 114 to 118.
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Governance
Financial statements
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 30 September 2025
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 30 September 2025
Share
Revaluation
ESOP
Other
Retained
capital
reserve
reserve
reserves
1
earnings
Total
Note
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
At 1 October 2024
1,532
5,270
(35)
(3,241)
241,391
244,917
Total comprehensive income
and expense for the year
11,000
11,000
Movement on share option scheme
(2)
(2)
Movement on hedges (net of tax)
3,734
3,734
Actuarial gain on defined benefit
scheme (net of tax)
839
839
Equity dividends
7
(6,379)
(6,379)
At 30 September 2025
1,532
5,270
(37)
493
246,851
254,109
At 1 October 2023
1,532
5,270
(35)
(455)
235,100
241,412
Total comprehensive income
and expense for the year
11,618
11,618
Amortisation of employee share
option scheme
Movement on hedges (net of tax)
(2,786)
(2,786)
Actuarial loss on defined benefit
scheme (net of tax)
740
740
Equity dividends
7
(6,067)
(6,067)
At 30 September 2024
1,532
5,270
(35)
(3,241)
241,391
244,917
1
‘Other reserves’ represents the foreign currency hedging reserve.
The notes on pages 124 to 150 form an integral part of these accounts. The independent auditor’s report is on pages 114 to 118.
2025
2024
£000
£000
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating profit
13,882
14,369
Depreciation and amortisation charges
11,821
14,181
Share-based reward charges
(2)
Loss on revaluation of investment property
895
890
Pension operating charge less contributions paid
1,739
(1,481)
Deemed interest income from hire purchase arrangements
244
201
Loss/(profit) on sale of property, plant and equipment
(76)
1
Operating cash flows before movement in working capital
28,503
28,161
Working capital adjustments:
Decrease in inventories
548
752
Increase in trade and other receivables
(269)
(1,133)
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables
1,304
1,130
Net movement in working capital
1,583
749
Interest paid on borrowings
(1,363)
(1,208)
Preference dividends paid
(9)
(9)
Income taxes paid
(3,415)
(3,301)
Net cash flows from operating activities
25,299
24,392
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(30,280)
(18,036)
Investment in intangible assets
(280)
(53)
Deposit interest received
1,607
2,090
Net proceeds from disposal of fixed assets
125
34
Net cash flows used in investing activities
(28,828)
(15,965)
Cash flows from financing activities
Equity dividends paid
(6,379)
(6,067)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
(70)
(170)
Repayment of lease liabilities
(522)
(429)
Net cash flows used in financing activities
(6,971)
(6,666)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(10,500)
1,761
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
49,190
47,429
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
38,690
49,190
IAS 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’ requires the explanation of both cash and non-cash movements in assets and liabilities relating
to financing activities. See notes 7 and 15. Of the £38.7m cash and cash equivalents at 30 September 2025, £28.0m (FY24: £35.0m)
is on fixed term deposits with an average of 116 days remaining (FY24: 93 days).
The notes on pages 124 to 150 form an integral part of these accounts. The independent auditor’s report is on pages 114 to 118.
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Notes to the Consolidated Statements
for the year ended 30 September 2025
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Group’s accounting policies as applied for the year ended
30 September 2025 are based on all International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB) which have been
adopted by the EU, including International Accounting
Standards (IAS) and interpretations issued by the International
Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). The
principal accounting policies which have been applied
consistently are:
Basis of accounting
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared
under the historic cost convention as modified by the
revaluation of investment properties and derivative
financial instruments.
Basis of consolidation
The Group’s consolidated financial information for the year
ended 30 September 2025 comprises the Company and
its subsidiaries.
The Company’s subsidiaries are the entities over which
the Company has control. Control is determined by the
Company’s power over the investee, its exposure, or rights,
to variable returns and its ability to use its power over the
investee to affect the amount of the returns to the Company.
Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated
subsidiaries are identified separately from the Group’s equity
therein. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of
those interests at the date of the original business
combination and the non-controlling interest’s share of
changes in equity since the date of the combination.
The consolidated financial information includes the Group’s
share of the post-tax results and net assets under IFRS of
the jointly controlled entities using the equity method of
accounting. Equity accounting is a method of accounting by
which an equity investment is initially recorded at cost and
subsequently adjusted to reflect the investor’s share of the
net profit or loss of the investee. Jointly controlled entities are
those entities over which the Group has joint control with
one or more other parties and over which there must be
unanimous consent by all parties to the strategic, financial,
and operating decisions.
Under Article 105 (11) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991
(“the Law”), the Directors of a holding company need not
prepare separate financial statements if consolidated
accounts for the Company are prepared, unless required to
do so by the members of the Company by ordinary resolution.
The members of the Company had not passed a resolution
requiring separate financial statements and, in the opinion
of the Directors, the Company meets the definition of a
holding company as set out in the Law. As permitted by the
Law, the Directors have elected not to prepare separate
financial statements.
Going concern
The Group’s business activities, together with the factors likely
to affect its future development, performance and position
are set out in the Chair’s review (see page 2). The financial
position of the Group, its cash flow and its liquidity position
are described in the Financial review (see pages 62 to 68).
In addition, note 21 to the financial statements includes the
Group’s objectives, policies, and processes for managing
its capital; its financial risk management objectives; details
of its financial instruments and hedging activities; and its
exposures to risks. The Group has sufficient financial resources
together with many customers both corporate and individual.
Therefore, the Directors believe that the Group is well placed
to manage its business risks successfully. The Directors have
a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the
going concern basis in preparing the financial statements
and in making the viability statement on page 68.
Foreign currencies
The functional and presentational currency of the Company
is Pounds sterling. Transactions in currencies other than
sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on
the dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet date,
monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in
foreign currencies are translated at the rates prevailing on
the balance sheet date. Non-monetary items carried at
fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are
translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair
value was determined. Non-monetary items that are
measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency
are not retranslated. Gains and losses arising on translation
are included in net profit or loss for the year.
Revenue
The Group recognises revenue from the following services:
i) Energy sales
Energy sales revenue is recognised on the basis of energy
sold to customers during the period as well as fixed daily
charges. Revenue from energy sales is therefore accounted
“over time” according to data received from the live smart-
meters. Where meters have a temporary break in
communication, it may include an estimated assessment of
energy supplied to customers during the period of broken
communications, using historical consumption patterns.
Service connections revenue is derived from the provision
of a connection to an existing mains cable, laying required
infrastructure to the boundary of a customer’s property and
connecting to their domestic supply. Management considers
that the combination of these activities comprises a distinct
performance obligation to the customer. Service connection
income is recognised at the point in time that the service
is complete.
Capital contributions arise where a property developer is
charged for the provision of a first-time supply to the
property/properties. These charges cover the immediate
infrastructure requirements as well as future investment
needed to meet the additional demands placed on existing
network infrastructure from new connections. Management
considers that the obligation to invest in the network is
highly interrelated with the ongoing and future obligation to
provide electricity supply services, particularly to maintain
continuous supplies into the future. The investment in the
network from the infrastructure charges enables the Group
to continue providing value to the customer through the
supply of electricity. The associated asset arises from the
investment in the network and therefore the Group recognises
infrastructure income through revenue on a straight-line basis
over the life of the associated asset. Capital contributions
are initially recorded within deferred income and recognised
over the life of the investment to which they relate.
ii) Retail
Revenue resulting from the sales of goods within our retail
business is recognised on sale to the customer at that point
in time, as this is the point at which the Company recognises
the transfer of risks and rewards. Retail additionally sells
service contracts to customers where the obligations to the
customer are recognised as revenue on a monthly basis for
the duration of the service contract.
iii) Building services
Revenue within JEBS, our contracting and building services
business, is recognised as the service is provided. JEBS
recognises the revenue over time driven by the stage of
completion for each contract, which is usually assessed by
reference to costs incurred over the same period.
iv) Property
Rental income is accrued monthly on a straight-line basis
over the term of the rental agreement.
v) Other
IRU
Indefeasible rights of use (IRU) sales are recognised as the
service is provided over the term of the contract.
Through Jersey Electricity’s interest in submarine cables, the
Group has the ability to sell dark fibre to telecom network
operators seeking to extend their own networks through
IRU agreements. Income from IRUs where an IRU agreement
does not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits
of ownership to the buyer or is deemed not to extend
for substantially all of the assets’ expected useful lives,
is recognised on a straight-line basis over the life of the
agreement. Where agreements extend for substantially all
the assets’ expected useful lives and transfer substantially
all the risks and benefits of ownership to the buyer, the
resulting profit/ (loss) is recognised in the consolidated
income statement as a gain/(loss) on disposal of fixed assets.
Jendev
Revenue from Jendev arises from ongoing support contracts
and implementation and development contracts. Revenue
from ongoing support contracts is recognised on a straight-
line basis over the term of the contract. Revenue from
implementation and development contracts is recognised
based on the stage of completion for each contract driven
by the cost of work performed.
Jersey Deep Freeze
Jersey Deep Freeze is a 56% (FY24: 51%) controlled subsidiary.
Revenues are derived from the provision of goods and
service contracts. Revenue from the provision of goods is
recognised at point of delivery to the customer. Revenue
from service contracts is recognised on a straight-line basis
over the term of the contract.
vi) Interest free financing
Both retail customers and those wishing to fuel switch to
electric heating can qualify for interest free credit terms.
Where financing is provided, repayment terms are typically
up to five years. As such a deemed interest charge is
calculated on an annual basis and offset against revenue.
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of tax currently payable
and deferred tax. The tax currently payable is based on
taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit
as reported in the income statement because it excludes
items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in
other years and it further excludes items that are not taxable
or deductible.
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable
on the difference between the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities in the balance sheet and the corresponding tax
bases used in the computation of taxable profits. Deferred
tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability
method. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all
taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are
recognised to the extent that it is probable that future
taxable profit will be available against which deductible
temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected
to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the
asset is realised, on a non-discounted basis, and is recorded
in the income statement, except where it relates to items
recorded to equity via other comprehensive income, in which
case the deferred tax is also dealt with in that statement.
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(continued)
1 Accounting Policies
(continued)
Strategy
Governance
Financial statements
Intangible assets
The costs of acquired computer software are capitalised
based on the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the
specific software and are amortised over their useful lives.
Costs directly associated with the development of computer
software programmes that will generate economic benefits
over a period in excess of one year are capitalised and
amortised over their estimated useful lives. Costs include
employee costs relating to software development and an
appropriate proportion of directly attributable overheads.
Amortisation is charged on a straight-line basis over its
expected useful life which is estimated to be up to four years.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment (“PPE”) excludes investment
property and is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation
and impairment losses.
For assets under construction, all costs incurred which are
directly attributable to bringing the asset into use, including
direct materials and labour costs are capitalised as incurred.
Assets are depreciated on the straight-line method to their
expected residual values over their estimated useful lives.
Property, plant and equipment under the course of
construction is not depreciated until it is commissioned.
Owner-occupied property is classified within PPE.
Depreciation is charged as follows:
Buildings
Up to 50 years
Plant, mains cables and services
Up to 60 years
Interlinks
Up to 30 years
Other, which includes:
Fixtures and fittings
Up to 15 years
Vehicles
Up to 10 years
Computer equipment
Up to 4 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an
asset is determined as the difference between the sales
proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is
recognised in the consolidated income statement.
Customer contributions in respect of additions to plant are
treated as deferred income within trade and other payables
which is classified between current and non-current
liabilities and released to the income statement over the
estimated operational lives of the related assets.
Right of use assets
Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and
adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost
of right of use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities
recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments
made at or before the commencement date less any lease
incentives received and an estimate of costs expected to
be incurred to dismantle and remove the underlying asset,
and restoring the site or asset to its original condition under
the terms of the lease. Where a modification to a lease
agreement decreases the scope of the lease, the carrying
amount of the right of use asset is adjusted and a gain or
loss is recognised in proportion to the decrease in scope of
the lease. All other modifications to lease agreements are
accounted for as a reassessment of the lease liability with
a corresponding adjustment to the right of use asset.
Impairment of property, plant, equipment
and intangible assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews
the carrying amounts of its PPE and intangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets
have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in
order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
When it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount
of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable
amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset
belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of
allocation can be identified, assets are also allocated to
individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are
allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units
for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can
be identified.
The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs
of disposal and value in use. In assessing value in use, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present
value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash
flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating
unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the
carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is
reduced to its recoverable amount.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the
carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount,
so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the
carrying amount that would have been determined had no
impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-
generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment
loss is recognised immediately in the consolidated income
statement, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued
amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is
stated as a revaluation increase.
Investment properties
Investment properties are stated at fair value at the
balance sheet date. Gains or losses arising from changes
in the fair value of investment properties are included in the
consolidated income statement for the period in which they
arise. The Group’s policy on freehold properties is to classify
it as an investment property both when the property is held
for capital appreciation or rental purposes and when it is
fully occupied by external tenants.
Investment in joint arrangement
The results, assets and liabilities of the joint arrangement are
incorporated using the equity method. Investment in the
joint arrangement is therefore carried in the consolidated
balance sheet at cost as adjusted by changes in the Group’s
share of net assets, less any impairment.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable
value. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable,
direct labour and overheads that have been incurred in
bringing the inventories to their location and condition at year
end. Cost is calculated using the weighted average method.
The net realisable value represents the estimated selling price.
Financial instruments
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short-term
deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.
Short-term investments
Short-term investments comprise cash deposits which are
readily convertible to a known amount of cash, subject to
an insignificant risk of change in value.
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are initially recognised at invoice value
which is deemed to be fair value and do not carry any
interest and are reduced by appropriate allowances for
estimated irrecoverable amounts.
The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to
measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime
expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. The Group’s
assessment for calculating expected credit losses is made
by reference to its historical collection experience, including
comparisons of the relative age of the individual balance
and the consideration of the actual write-off history. The
provisioning rates applied in the calculation are reviewed
on an annual basis to reflect the latest historical collection
performance data and management’s expectation of future
performance and industry trends. Furthermore, where the
Group has assessed a known risk of recoverability relating
to known customers these balances are provided for in full.
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are initially recognised at invoice
value which is deemed to be fair value and are not interest
bearing and are subsequently stated at their amortised cost.
Amortised cost is considered by the Directors to be equivalent
to invoiced value.
Borrowings
Borrowings are measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method. Interest expense is recognised
by applying the effective interest rate.
Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date
a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently
remeasured to their fair value at each balance sheet date.
Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments
which are designated as highly effective hedges of future
cash flows are recognised directly in other comprehensive
income and any ineffective portion is recognised immediately
in the consolidated income statement. When hedges mature
that do not result in the recognition of an asset or a liability,
amounts deferred in other comprehensive income are
recognised in the consolidated income statement in the same
period in which the hedged item affects net profit or loss.
Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments
that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised in
the consolidated income statement as they arise.
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging
instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or no
longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Until that time, any
cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognised
in other comprehensive income is kept in equity until the
forecasted transaction occurs. If a hedged transaction is
no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or loss
that has been recognised in other comprehensive income is
transferred to the consolidated income statement.
Following the adoption of IFRS 9 and as permitted by this
standard, the Group has elected to continue to apply the
hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39. This policy choice
will be periodically reviewed to consider any changes in our
risk management activities.
Notes to the Consolidated Statements
(continued)
1 Accounting Policies
(continued)
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of qualifying assets, which are
assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to
get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost
of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially
ready for their intended use or sale. Investment income
earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings
pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted
from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation. All other
borrowing costs are recognised in the consolidated income
statement in the period in which they occurred.
Dividends
Dividends are recorded in the Group’s financial statements
in the period in which they are approved by the Company’s
shareholders. Interim dividends are recorded in the period
in which they are paid.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Mandatorily
redeemable preference shares are classified as liabilities.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new
shares or options are shown as a deduction, net of tax, from
the proceeds.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present
obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event,
and where it is probable that an outflow of resources
embodying economic benefits will be required to settle
the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the
amount of the obligation. Provisions are reviewed at each
balance sheet date and are adjusted to reflect the current
best estimate. Provisions are included within Trade and
other payables.
Retirement benefits
The Company provides pensions through both a defined
contributions scheme and a defined benefit scheme. In the
latter the cost of providing benefits is determined using the
projected unit credit method, with full actuarial valuations
being carried out at a minimum every three years. Actuarial
gains and losses are recognised in full, directly in retained
earnings in the period in which they occur and are shown
in the statement of comprehensive income. The net figure
derived from the current service cost element of the pension
charge, the expected return on pension scheme assets and
interest on pension scheme liabilities, including past service
cost, is deducted in arriving at operating profit. Retirement
benefits recorded in the balance sheet represent the
net financial position of the Group’s defined benefit
pension scheme.
Under the Scheme regulations, following settlement of the
final obligation by the Trust, any remaining surplus held by
the fund would be passed back to the Company.
Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and
others providing similar services are measured at fair value
of the equity instruments at the grant date. The fair value
excludes the effect of non-market-based vesting conditions.
Details regarding the determination of the fair value of
equity-settled share-based transactions are not separately
disclosed due to their immaterial value.
The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-
settled share-based payments is expensed over the vesting
period, based on the Group’s estimate of equity instruments
that will eventually vest. At each balance sheet date, the
Group revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments
expected to vest because of the effect of non-market-based
vesting conditions. The impact of the revision of the original
estimates, if any, is recognised in the income statement such
that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate,
with a corresponding adjustment to equity reserves.
Accounting developments
In preparing these Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Group has applied all relevant IFRS, IAS and Interpretations
issued by the IFRIC which have been adopted by the EU
as of the date of approval of these Consolidated Financial
Statements. The following new accounting standards,
amendments to existing accounting standards and/or
interpretations of existing accounting standards are
mandatory for the current period and have been adopted by
the Group. All other new standards, amendments to existing
standards and new interpretations that are mandatory for
the current year have no bearing on the operating activities
and disclosures of the Group and consequently have not
been listed. The Group has not adopted any new standards
or interpretations that are not mandatory.
New standards, amendments and interpretations
effective or adopted by the Group
Amendment to IAS 1 – ‘Non-current liabilities with covenants’
became effective from 1 January 2024 (1 October 2024 for
the Group). The revised standard sets conditions to the
classification of current versus non-current liabilities were
covenants are in place. The covenant terms relating to
the Group’s loan of £30m are already disclosed in note 15.
The amendment to the Standard does not change disclosures
related to this loan.
Amendment to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 – ‘Supplier finance’
also
became effective from 1 January 2024 (1 October 2024
for the Group) and requires disclosures to enhance the
transparency of supplier finance arrangements and their
effects on an entity’s liabilities, cash flows and exposure to
liquidity risk. It was ascertained that the Group does not
have any financing agreements that meet the scope of
these amendments.
New standards, amendments and interpretations
issued, but not yet adopted by the Group
A number of standards, amendments and interpretations
have been issued but not yet adopted by the Group within
these financial statements, because application is not yet
mandatory or because EU adoption remains outstanding
at the date the financial statements were authorised for
issue, including:
IFRS 18, ‘Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements’
,
was published in April 2024 and is scheduled to take effect
from 1 January 2027 (or 1 October 2027 for the Group), subject
to EU endorsement. This new standard will replace IAS 1,
‘Presentation of Financial Statements’. It does not change
recognition or measurement principles, so the Group’s
financial results will remain unaffected. However, it will alter
how the consolidated financial statements are presented,
particularly the Consolidated Income Statement.
Amendments to
IFRS 9, ‘Financial Instruments’, and IFRS 7,
‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’
, have also been issued,
addressing classification and measurement of financial
instruments. A further amendment relates to contracts
referencing nature-dependent electricity. These changes will
apply from 1 January 2026 (or 1 October 2026 for the Group).
While the assessment of these amendments is ongoing, they
are not expected to have a material impact on the Group’s
consolidated financial statements
2 Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which
are described in note 1, the Directors are required to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated
assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results
may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are monitored
on an ongoing basis. Changes to accounting estimates are
recognised in the period in which an estimate is revised if
the modification affects only that period (or also in future
periods if applicable).
Critical accounting judgements
The following are the critical judgements, that the Directors
have made in the process of applying the Group’s accounting
policies and are considered to have a significant effect on
the amounts recognised in financial statements.
i) Hedge accounting
The Group utilises currency derivatives to hedge a proportion
of its future purchases of electricity from France which
currently extend to the next three calendar years. Judgement
is applied in establishing the quantum of these future
foreign exchange commitments as the volume and price
of imported electricity vary annually. All such currency
derivatives are fair valued, based on market values of
equivalent instruments at the balance sheet date.
ii) Decommissioning
A judgement has been made that the Company does not
meet the recognition criteria (set out in IAS 37 Provisions) as it
does not have any set obligation to decommission any of our
material assets, but a risk exists that costs may be incurred in
the future. The assets concerned are our power station at
La Collette, which is leasehold with a current end date of
2056, and our submarine cables to France and Guernsey.
None of the assets have a definitive planning or legal
obligation to decommission at the end of life but obligations
could develop over time, for example, for environmental
reasons. There are varying external opinions as to whether
subsea cables should be left in place, or removed, at the
end of their useful life as over time the interconnector asset
becomes part of the marine infrastructure.
iii) Impairment testing and valuation
The Group reviews the carrying amounts of various non-
current assets included within property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets to determine whether any impairments
need to be recognised against their carrying value in
accordance with IAS 36, impairments of assets. Where an
indicator of impairment or impairment reversal exits, a review
of financial outcomes and probability is used to inform the
appropriate carrying value of the impaired asset.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key
sources of estimation and uncertainty at the reporting
date that may have a significant risk of causing a material
adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
within the next financial year are disclosed below.
Retirement benefit obligations
The Group provides pensions through a defined benefits
scheme for a number of its employees which is accounted for
in accordance with IAS 19 ‘Employee Benefits’. The benefit
obligation is discounted at a rate set by reference to market
yields at the end of the reporting period on high quality
corporate bonds. Significant judgement is required when
setting the criteria for bonds to be included in the population
from which the yield curve is derived. The most significant
criteria considered for the selection of bonds include the
issue size of the corporate bonds, quality of the bonds and
the identification of outliers which are excluded. The discount
rate used in 2025 was 5.9% (FY24: 5.1%).
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3 Business segments
The business segments below are those reported to the Directors for the purposes of resource allocation and
performance assessment:
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
External
Internal
Total
External
Internal
Total
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
Revenue
Energy
118,383
99
118,482
108,102
100
108,202
Building Services
3,767
966
4,733
3,872
936
4,808
Retail
18,076
46
18,122
17,767
110
17,877
Property
2,463
837
3,300
2,346
639
2,985
Other
*
3,507
54
3,561
3,655
112
3,767
146,196
2,002
148,198
135,742
1,897
137,639
Intergroup elimination
(2,002)
(1,897)
146,196
135,742
Operating profit
Energy
12,731
13,020
Building Services
248
Retail
257
618
Property
1,342
931
Other
1
447
442
14,777
15,259
Revaluation of investment properties
(895)
(890)
Operating profit
13,882
14,369
Finance income
1,883
2,291
Finance costs
(1,575)
(1,533)
Profit from operations before taxation
14,190
15,127
Taxation
(3,126)
(3,427)
Profit from operations after taxation
11,064
11,700
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company
11,000
11,618
Non-controlling interests
64
82
11,064
11,700
1
The Other segment includes the divisions of Jersey Energy and Jendev, operating profit from IRU contracts as well as Jersey Deep Freeze Limited, the
Group’s sole subsidiary.
Materially, all the Group’s operations are conducted within the Channel Islands. All transfers between divisions are on an
arms-length basis. Revaluation of investment properties is shown separately from Property operating profit.
Revenues disclosed by the business segments above are recognised both on a point in time and over time basis. The
treatment of revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS 15 is detailed for each of these business segments in note 1 to
these financial statements.
4 Directors and employees
Detailed information in respect of Directors’ shareholdings and emoluments, pensions and benefits is given in the Remuneration
Committee Report on pages 108 to 111. The number of persons (full time equivalents (‘FTEs’) employed by the Company at
30 September was as follows:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Energy
282
271
Other businesses
89
91
Trainees
14
16
385
378
The aggregate payroll costs of these persons were as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
Wages and salaries
26,493
24,496
Social security costs
1,478
1,366
Pension
1
225
32
Past Service Cost (note 17)
3,039
31,235
25,894
Capitalised manpower costs
2
(3,402)
(2,605)
27,833
23,289
1
The pension costs above relate to the defined benefit pension scheme note 16. The contributions recognised as an expense relating to the defined contribution
scheme are included within wages and salaries and amount to £1.4m (2024 £1.2m).
2
Capitalised manpower costs as described in note 1 are those employee costs attributable to bringing assets (PPE and intangibles) into use, see note 9 and 10.
5 Group operating profit
Operating profit is after charging:
2025
2024
£000
£000
Fees payable to Group auditor
Auditor’s remuneration for audit services
443
430
Auditor’s remuneration for non-audit services
Other operating charges
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets (note 10)
11,379
11,691
Amortisation of intangible assets (note 9)
417
370
Movement in expected credit losses
371
268
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
2,120
Notes to the Consolidated Statements
(continued)
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6 Taxation
2025
2024
£000
£000
Current tax:
Jersey Income Tax - ordinary activities
2,907
3,414
Total current tax
2,907
3,414
Deferred tax:
Current year
219
13
Total tax on profit on ordinary activities
3,126
3,427
The differences between the total tax charge shown above and the amount calculated by applying the standard rate of
Jersey Income Tax to the profit before tax is as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
Profit from ordinary activities before tax
14,190
15,127
Tax on profit on ordinary activities at standard income tax rate of 20% (2021: 20%)
2,838
3,025
Effects of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
105
185
Income not taxable for tax purposes
(114)
(110)
Profit of Group undertaking not available for tax
(29)
(32)
Non-qualifying depreciation
326
359
Group current tax charge for year
3,126
3,427
The following outlines the major deferred tax (assets)/liabilities recognised by the Group and Company:
2025
2024
£000
£000
Group and Company
Accelerated capital allowances
26,711
26,143
Derivative financial instruments
123
(810)
Pensions
5,451
5,590
Provisions for deferred tax
32,285
30,923
Deferred tax movements in the year:
2025
2024
£000
£000
Group and Company
At 1 October
30,923
31,422
Charged to profit and loss account
219
13
(Credited)/charged to statement of comprehensive income
1,143
(512)
At 30 September
32,285
30,923
The Company is taxed solely in Jersey as it has no legal presence in any other jurisdiction. The applicable rate of income tax
for utility companies in Jersey is 20%. There are no current indications, political or otherwise, that these rates are expected to
change in the foreseeable future. The effective tax rate on pre-tax profits is 22% (FY24: 23%) due to the way capital allowances
are applied in place of depreciation expenses which are included in the pre-tax profit figure. As the tax liability rests with
the Government of Jersey, the right to offset assets and liabilities allows the balance sheet to show the net deferred tax
liability position.
There is no tax impact on the Group arising from the proposed dividend shown in note 7.
7 Dividends paid and proposed
Equity:
Per share
In Total
2025
2024
2025
2024
pence
pence
£000
£000
Ordinary and ‘A’ Ordinary:
Dividend paid - final for previous year
12.00
11.40
3,677
3,493
- interim for current year
8.82
8.40
2,702
2,574
20.82
19.80
6,379
6,067
Dividend proposed final for current year
12.60
12.00
3,861
3,677
The proposed dividend is subject to approval at the forthcoming AGM and has not been included as liabilities in these financial
statements. These dividends are shown net of 20% tax.
Dividends paid out to non-controlling interests in relation to Jersey Deep Freeze Limited are disclosed in note 18.
8 Earnings per Ordinary share
Earnings per Ordinary and ‘A’ Ordinary share (basic and diluted) of 35.90p (FY24: 37.92p) are calculated on the Group profit
attributable to the owners of the Company, after taxation, of £11.0m (FY24: £11.6m), and on the 30,640,000 (FY24: 30,640,000)
Ordinary and ‘A’ Ordinary shares in issue during the financial year and at 30 September 2025. There are no share options in
issue nor any impact arising from the vesting of the employee share option scheme and therefore there is no difference between
basic and diluted earnings per share.
9 Intangible assets
Computer Software
£000
Cost
Cost as at 1 October 2024
2,761
Additions
280
Disposals
At 30 September 2025
3,041
Amortisation
At 1 October 2024
2,397
Charge for the year
417
Disposals
At 30 September 2025
2,814
Net book value
At 30 September 2025
227
Computer Software
£000
Cost
Cost as at 1 October 2023
2,770
Additions
53
Disposals
(62)
At 30 September 2024
2,761
Amortisation
At 1 October 2023
2,089
Charge for the year
370
Disposals
(62)
At 30 September 2024
2,397
Net book value
At 30 September 2024
364
The above amortisation charges are included within operating expenses in the consolidated income statement.
The gross carrying amount of intangible assets with a net book value of zero at 30 September 2025 was £2.8m (FY24: £1.7m).
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10 Property, plant, equipment, right of use assets and investment properties
Freehold
Mains
Assets
Right
Land and
Leasehold
Cables and
Under
of Use
Investment
Buildings
Buildings
Plant
Services
Other
Interlinks
Construction
Total
Assets
Properties
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2024
38,368
18,130
121,869
130,065
15,371
98,307
13,050
435,160
5,218
26,725
Additions
26
29,208
29,234
578
Revaluation
177
(895)
Movement in end-of-
lease provisions
317
Reclassification
356
268
8,935
10,592
3,183
120
(23,454)
Reclassification intangible
(280)
(280)
Disposals
(119)
(348)
(36)
(503)
At 30 September 2025
38,724
18,398
130,686
140,657
18,232
98,391
18,524
463,611
6,290
25,830
Depreciation
At 1 October 2024
14,142
9,305
81,173
48,848
8,853
47,315
209,636
597
Charge for the year
775
426
3,246
2,681
1,114
2,771
11,013
391
Reclassification
(614)
614
Disposals
(1)
(1)
(99)
(2)
(322)
(10)
(435)
Impairment
At 30 September 2025
14,916
9,730
83,705
51,527
10,259
50,076
220,213
988
Net book value at
30 September 2025
23,808
8,668
46,980
89,130
7,973
48,315
18,524
243,398
5,302
25,830
Freehold
Mains
Assets
Right
Land and
Leasehold
Cables and
Under
of Use
Investment
Buildings
Buildings
Plant
Services
Other
Interlinks
Construction
Total
Assets
Properties
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2023
38,016
18,130
121,319
111,403
25,392
98,288
412,548
3,655
27,615
Additions
352
2,178
5,719
1,779
19
13,050
23,097
1,563
Revaluation
(890)
Reclassification
1
(1,628)
12,943
(11,315)
Disposals
(485)
(485)
At 30 September 2024
38,368
18,130
121,869
130,065
15,371
98,307
13,050
435,160
5,218
26,725
Depreciation
At 1 October 2023
13,369
8,878
77,197
38,789
15,488
42,691
196,412
461
Charge for the year
773
427
3,798
1,638
1,800
3,119
11,555
136
Reclassification
1
(436)
8,421
(7,985)
Disposals
(450)
(450)
Impairment
2
614
1,506
2,120
At 30 September 2024
14,142
9,305
81,173
48,848
8,853
47,316
209,637
597
Net book value at
30 September 2024
24,226
8,825
40,696
81,217
6,518
50,991
13,050
225,523
4,621
26,725
1
A review of asset classifications was undertaken during the period and assets with a net book value of £4.7m, being cost of £12.9m net of depreciation of
£8.4m, have been reclassified from the classes of ‘Other’ and ‘Plant’ to ‘Mains Cables and Services’. The change was mainly related to the Metering asset class.
2
Impairments during the prior year include £1.5m against N2 (the oldest of the subsea cables connecting France and Jersey), which is planned for
replacement as part of the Group’s capital investment programme
The consideration of climate change and its impact on property, plant and equipment has been considered and no impairment
is deemed necessary.
Property, plant and equipment
Depreciation is included in operating costs in the consolidated income statement. No depreciation is charged on freehold
land. The gross carrying amount of property, plant and equipment still in use with a net book value of zero at 30 September
2025 was £81.7m (FY24: £75.2m).
Right of Use assets
The Group leases land and buildings as part of its Energy business, classified as right of use assets. In addition to the depreciation
expense relating to right of use assets of £366k (FY24: £136k), the finance costs included in the consolidated income statement
arising from the lease liability was £160k (FY24: £155k). The maturity analysis of lease liabilities is presented in note 15.
Of the £5.3m (FY24: £4.6m) right of use assets, £0.8m (FY24: £0.5m) relates to provisions provided for to meet future obligations
to dismantle equipment and restore leased premises to their original condition under the terms of the leases.
Investment properties
Investment properties are made up of a portfolio of commercial and residential properties.
Two commercial leases are held with B&Q and The Medical Centre. The B&Q lease is a fully repairing lease with a 48-year term
from May 2000 and a tenant-only break option, which in March 2021 deferred to May 2038. A variation of the 2005, 51 year
lease for the Medical Centre was signed in December 2023 which waived the previous break options, with the next available
break option date being May 2035. The Company is obliged to keep the Medical Centre wind, watertight and structurally
sound, whilst no obligations exist to the Company with regards to the B&Q lease which is fully repairing.
The residential properties comprise 29 units which are let out on licences or leases with terms no greater than one year.
The investment properties were valued as at 30 September 2025 by independent professionally qualified valuers who hold
a recognised relevant professional qualification and are based in Jersey with knowledge of the local market. The properties
are held for investment purposes, primarily in freehold ownership and thus the valuation is of the freehold interests based on
market value, in accordance with the latest edition of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Valuation – Global
Standards, January 2022 (the “Red Book”). Market value is defined in the Red Book as “The estimated amount for which an asset
or liability should exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction
after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion. At each
financial year-end the finance department verifies major inputs to the independent valuation report, assesses property
valuation movements and holds discussions with the independent valuer.
Commercial properties have been valued on a basis of
Net Initial Yield of 7.19% and a Reversionary Yield of 6.63% based on
our Headline Rent / ERV assessment of the Property for the B&Q site. Health plus has been valued on a basis Net Initial Yield
of 7.20% (on Net passing rent) a Reversionary Yield of 7.92% (on Net anticipated rent as at the 16/05/26 rent review) and a
Reversionary Yield of 7.42% on the Net ERV of the Property. If yields were 50 basis points higher, the valuation of commercial
properties would decrease by £0.9m. If yields were 50 basis points lower, the valuation of commercial properties would
increase by £1.2m.
Movement in valuation of investment properties
2025
2024
£000
£000
At 1 October
26,725
27,615
Revaluation
(895)
(890)
At 30 September
25,830
26,725
In the case of residential properties, the valuation is based on market value assuming vacant possession. The valuation is based
on the comparable method, by reference to recent local market transactions of similar properties and is therefore deemed
to be of level 2 fair value.
The rental income arising from commercial properties during the year was £1.8m (FY24: £1.5m) with maintenance and repair
costs of £331k (FY24: £339k). Under the terms of the lease arrangements with residential tenants, the Company is obliged to
keep the rented premises in a good state of condition and repair.
In accordance with IAS40 investment properties are not depreciated. The minimum lease payments receivable are detailed
in note 21.
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11 Other investments
2025
2024
£000
£000
Joint arrangement
5
5
Principal Group investments
The Company has investments in the following subsidiary undertakings and joint arrangement which principally affected the
profits or net assets of the Group.
Joint arrangement:
Country of incorporation
or principal business
Principal activity
Shareholding
% Holding
Year End
Joint arrangement:
Channel Islands Electricity Grid Limited
Jersey
Administration of cable
5,000 Ordinary
50
30 November
links between France,
Jersey and Guernsey
Subsidiary undertaking:
Jersey Deep Freeze Limited
Jersey
Sale and maintenance
56 Ordinary
56
30 September
of refrigeration and
catering equipment
Jersey Offshore Wind Limited
Jersey
Investment in offshore wind
2 Ordinary
100
30 September
(electricity generation) projects
Channel Islands Electricity Grid Limited (CIEG)
CIEG is a 50%/50% joint venture between Jersey Electricity Plc and Guernsey Electricity Limited. The principal activity of the
business is to administer the ongoing operations of the cable links between France, Jersey and Guernsey.
The Company’s interest in CIEG is accounted for as a joint arrangement under IFRS 11 ‘Joint arrangements’.
Jersey Deep Freeze Limited
The Company owns 56% (FY24: 51%) of the issued Ordinary share capital of Jersey Deep Freeze Limited, a Jersey company
whose principal business is the sale and maintenance of refrigeration equipment to commercial businesses.
The results are consolidated into these Group financial statements, as the Group is considered to exert control under IFRS 10.
Jersey Offshore Wind Limited
This wholly owned subsidiary was incorporated on 29 March 2023. The entity was set up in support to JE’s exploration of
offshore wind.
12 Inventories
The amounts attributed to the different categories within inventories are as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
Fuel oil
3,081
3,618
Commercial stocks and work in progress
3,347
3,288
Generation, distribution spares and sundry
1,488
1,529
7,916
8,435
During the year £14.8m (FY24: £14.6m) was recognised directly in cost of sales in respect of inventories sold or used in operations
or production.
13 Trade and other receivables
2025
2024
£000
£000
Amounts receivable within one year:
Trade receivables
21,624
21,528
Prepayments and other receivables
3,548
3,374
25,172
24,902
Amounts receivable after more than one year:
Secured loan accounts
300
300
Included within trade receivables is £3.3m (FY24: £2.7m) that will be due and received in more than 12 months from the balance
sheet date.
These amounts represent receipts or payments from customers relating to hire purchase agreements that are within the normal
operating cycle of the Company.
Unbilled revenues included within trade and other receivables at 30 September 2025 are £7.5m (FY24: £7.3m).
The secured loans comprise a loan to a Director.
The fair value of trade and other receivables is considered by the Directors to be equivalent to its carrying value.
14 Trade and other payables
2025
2024
£000
£000
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade payables
1,315
2,402
Other payables including taxation and social security
9,113
8,440
Accruals
10,687
11,029
Deferred revenue
1,092
1,156
22,207
23,027
Amounts falling due after one year:
Accruals
885
628
Deferred revenue
27,437
26,594
28,322
27,222
The fair value of trade and other payables is considered by the Directors to be equivalent to its carrying value.
15 Borrowings
2025
2024
£000
£000
Unsecured borrowing at amortised cost
Loan obtained from private placement
30,000
30,000
A long-term loan of £30m was drawn down on 17 July 2014 via a private placement and is in place with Pricoa Capital Group
(an affiliate of Prudential Financial, Inc). The loan consists of two tranches:
a.
£15m for 20 years at a fixed rate coupon of 4.41%
b.
£15m for 25 years at a fixed rate coupon of 4.52%
The terms of the loan contain financial covenants which require a net debt to regulated asset value ratio of less than 50%
and an EBITDA to borrowings cost ratio greater than 4, as defined in the loan agreement. The calculations are carried out
based on the Group’s interim and annual performance and position. The Group continues to meet these covenants.
Until July 2024, borrowings were supplemented by an unsecured five year £10m revolving credit facility (RCF) with the Royal Bank
of Scotland International Limited (RBSI). The facility was renewed in August 2025 for a further two year period. This facility
continues to bear the same financial covenant restrictions as the private placement above.
A one year £2m overdraft facility also exists with RBSI, which renews annually.
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15 Borrowings
(continued)
Lease liabilities
2025
2024
£000
£000
At 1 October
4,184
3,274
Additions during the year
575
1,023
Revaluations
177
-
Unwind of discount
203
316
Repayment in the year
(522)
(429)
As at 30 September:
4,617
4,184
– Current
339
306
– Non-current
4,278
3,878
4,617
4,184
Right of use assets recognised under lease arrangements are detailed within note 10.
The maturity of future lease liabilities are as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
Payable within one year
547
492
After one year but within five years
1,619
1,475
After five years but within ten years
1,353
1,203
After ten years
7,148
5,401
10,667
8,571
Less: future finance charge
(6,050)
(4,387)
Present value of lease obligations
4,617
4,184
The fair value of the loan obtained from the private placement at 30 September 2025 is considered to be £25.0m (FY24: £26.3m)
based on the interest rate offered by UK 15 and 20 year bonds as a proxy to the risk free rate at this date coupled with the
deemed credit risk margin included within the overall rate at the inception of the loan. The loan is classified as level 2 in the
fair value hierarchy.
16 Pensions
Introduction
The Company sponsors a funded defined benefit pension scheme for qualifying Jersey employees – the Jersey Electricity
Pension Scheme. The Scheme is administered by a separate board of trustees, which is legally separate from the Company.
The trustees are composed of representatives of both the employer and employees. The trustees are required by law to act
in the interest of all relevant beneficiaries and are responsible for the investment policy for the assets and the day-to-day
administration of the benefits.
Under the Scheme, employees are entitled to annual pensions on retirement at age 65 of one sixtieth or one eightieth
(depending on the category of membership) of final pensionable salary for each year of service. Pensionable salary is
defined as the best successive 12 months’ salary in the past three years. Benefits are also payable on death and following
other events such as withdrawing from active service. No other post-retirement benefits are provided to these employees.
Profile of the Scheme
The Defined Benefit Obligation (DBO), which closed to new members in 2013, includes benefits for current employees, former
employees and current pensioners. Broadly, about 39% of the DBO is attributable to current employees, 9% to deferred
pensioners and 53% to current pensioners. The Scheme duration is an indicator of the weighted-average time until benefit
payments are made. For the Scheme as a whole, the duration is around 15 years at 30 September 2025 reflecting the
approximate split of the defined benefit obligation.
Funding requirements
The last funding valuation of the Scheme was carried out by a qualified actuary at 31 December 2021 and showed a surplus
of £17.1m. The Company has agreed to pay contributions of 20.6% (26.6% for non-contributory members) of pensionable
salaries in respect of current accrual, with contributory members paying a further 6% of pensionable salaries. The funding
valuation at 31 December 2024 is currently in progress.
Risks associated with the scheme
The Scheme exposes the Company to some risks, the most significant of which are:
Asset volatility
The DBO is calculated using a discount rate set with reference to corporate bond yields. If assets underperform this yield,
this will create a deficit.
The Scheme holds a significant proportion of growth assets (equities and diversified growth funds) which, though expected
to outperform corporate bonds in the long-term, create volatility and risk in the short-term. The allocation to growth assets
is monitored to ensure it remains appropriate given the Scheme’s long-term objectives.
Changes in bond yields
A decrease in corporate bond yields will increase the value placed on the Scheme’s DBO for accounting purposes, although
this will be partially offset by an increase in the value of the Scheme’s bond holdings.
Inflation risk
A portion of the Scheme’s DBO is linked to inflation, and higher inflation leads to a higher DBO. Most of the assets are either
unaffected by or only loosely correlated with inflation, meaning that an increase in inflation may also increase the deficit.
Life expectancy
The majority of the Scheme’s obligations are to provide benefits for the lifetime of the member, so increases in life expectancy
will result in an increase in the DBO.
Risk management
The Company and trustees have agreed a long-term strategy for reducing investment risk as and when appropriate. This
includes an asset-liability matching policy which aims to reduce the volatility of the funding level of the Scheme by investing
in assets which perform in line with the liabilities of the Scheme.
The trustees insure certain benefits which are payable on death before retirement.
Reporting at 30 September 2025
The results of the latest funding valuation at 31 December 2021 have been adjusted to the new balance sheet date, taking
account of experience over the period since 31 December 2021, changes in market conditions, and differences in the financial
and demographic assumptions. The present value of the Defined Benefit Obligation, and the related current service cost,
were measured using the projected unit credit method.
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(continued)
The principal assumptions used to calculate the liabilities under IAS 19 are as follows:
Main financial assumptions
Value at
Value at
30 September
30 September
2025
2024
% p.a.
% p.a.
Discount rate
5.9
5.1
Jersey RPI inflation
3.5
3.6
Pension increases in payment
– Short term (year 1)
– Long term (year 2 onwards)
Pension increases in payment for pensions purchased with AVCs
3.5
3.6
Salary increase:
– Short term (year 1)
3.0
5.0
– Short term (year 2)
2.5
3.6
– Long term (year 3 onwards)
3.0
3.6
The financial assumptions reflect the nature and term of the Scheme’s liabilities.
Main demographic assumptions
Value at 30 September 2025
Value at 30 September 2024
Post-retirement mortality base table
SAPS “S3P” (All) tables for males and
SAPS “S3P” (All) tables for males and
SAPS“S3P” (Mid) tables for females
SAPS “S3P” (Mid) tables for females
with 95% scaling
with 95% scaling
Post-retirement mortality future improvements
CMI 2022 projections
CMI 2024 projections
(A = 0.0%, Sk = 7.0, w2020, w2021 = 0%
(A = 0.0%, H=1.0)
and w2022 = 25%)
with long-term improvements of 1.25% p.a.
with long-term improvements of 1.25% p.a.
Life expectancy for male currently aged 60
26.5
26.3
Life expectancy for female currently aged 60
28.7
28.6
Life expectancy at 60 for male currently aged 40
28.1
27.9
Life expectancy at 60 for female currently aged 40
30.2
30.1
DB transfers
0% of deferred members
0% of deferred members a
are assumed to transfer out
re assumed to transfer out
Age difference
A male member is assumed to be
A male member is assumed to be
3 years older than his wife/partner.
3 years older than his wife/partner.
A female member is assumed to be
A female member is assumed to be
1 year younger than her husband/partner.
1 year younger than her husband/partner.
Proportion married
85% of male members and 62.5% of female
85% of male members and 62.5% of female
members are assumed to be married at
members are assumed to be married at
retirement or earlier death.
retirement or earlier death.
Cash commutation
Active and deferred members commute 25%
Active and deferred members commute 20%
of pension at a rate equivalent to
100%
of pension at a rate equivalent to 90%
of the value of the member's pension
of the value of the member's pension
Assets
The Scheme assets are invested in the following asset classes. All assets have a quoted market value in an active market.
Value at
Value at
30 September
30 September
2025
2024
% p.a.
% p.a.
LDI/UK Gilts
29,136
37,036
Equities
21,616
30.388
Diversified Growth Funds
58,479
49,222
Cash and cash commitments
495
611
Total market value of assets
109,726
117,257
Reconciliation of funded status to balance sheet
Value at
Value at
30 September
30 September
2025
2024
Fair value of Scheme assets
109,726
117,257
Present value of funded Defined Benefit Obligation
(82,464)
(89,305)
Funded status and asset recognised on the balance sheet
27,262
27,952
Related deferred tax liability
(5,451)
(5,590)
Net pension asset recognised on the balance sheet
21,811
22,362
Profit and loss and comprehensive income
2025
2024
£000
£000
Operating cost
Service cost
1,191
1,068
Past service cost (including curtailments)
3,039
Administration expenses
486
374
Financing cost
Interest on net defined benefit assets
(1,452)
(1,410)
Pension expense recognised in profit and loss
3,264
32
Remeasurements in OCI
Return on Scheme assets (in excess of)/below that recognised in net interest
8,845
(5,654)
Actuarial (gains)/losses due to changes in financial assumptions
(10,370)
4,115
Actuarial gains due to changes in demographic assumptions
523
(172)
Actuarial losses due to liability experience
(47)
786
Total amount recognised in OCI
(1,049)
(925)
Total amount recognised in profit and loss and OCI
2,215
(893)
Changes in Defined Benefit Obligation over the year
2025
2022
£000
£000
Opening Defined Benefit Obligation
89,305
85,566
Current service cost
1,191
1,068
Interest expense on DBO
4,414
4,457
Contributions by Scheme participants
420
420
Actuarial losses/(gains) on Scheme liabilities arising from changes in financial assumptions
(10,370)
4,115
Actuarial gains Scheme liabilities arising from changes in demographic assumptions
523
(172)
Actuarial losses on Scheme liabilities arising from experience
(47)
786
Net benefits paid out
(6,011)
(6,935)
Past service cost
3,039
Closing Defined Benefit Obligation
82,464
89,305
Changes to fair value of the Scheme assets during the year
2025
2024
£000
£000
Opening fair value of Scheme assets
117,257
111,112
Interest income on Scheme assets
5,866
5,867
Remeasurement gains/(losses) on Scheme assets
(8,845)
5,654
Contributions by the employer
1,525
1,513
Contributions by Scheme participants
420
420
Net benefits paid out
(6,011)
(6,935)
Administration costs incurred
(486)
(374)
Closing fair value of Scheme assets
109,726
117,257
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Actual return on Scheme assets
2025
2024
£000
£000
Interest income on Scheme assets
5,866
5,867
Remeasurement gain/(loss) on Scheme assets
(8,845)
5,654
Actual return on Scheme assets
(2,979)
11,521
Analysis of amounts recognised in OCI
2025
2024
£000
£000
Total remeasurement gains/(losses)
1,049
925
Total gains/(loss)
1,049
925
Sensitivity analysis
The tables below set out the impact to the balance sheet and profit and loss from changes to some of the key assumptions
in the discount rate, salary increases, inflation and mortality.
Change
New value
£000
£000
Discount rate: Following a 0.5% p.a. decrease in the discount rate
Pension expense for the following year
576
393
DBO at 30 September 2025
5,511
87,975
Discount rate: Following a 0.5% p.a. increase in the discount rate
Pension expense for the following year
(581)
(764)
DBO at 30 September 2025
(4,978)
77,486
Salary increases: Following a 0.5% p.a. increase in the salary increase
Pension expense for the following year
156
(27)
DBO at 30 September 2025
1,381
83,845
Inflation rate: Following a 0.5% p.a. decrease in inflation
Pension expense for the following year
(166)
(349)
DBO at 30 September 2025
(1,505)
80,959
Inflation rate: Following a 0.5% p.a. increase in inflation
Pension expense for the following year
173
(10)
DBO at 30 September 2025
1,670
84,134
Mortality Following a 1 year increase in life expectancy
Pension expense for the following year
149
(34)
DBO at 30 September 2025
2,062
84,526
17 Share capital
Issued and
Issued and
Authorised
fully paid
Authorised
fully paid
2025
2025
2024
2024
£000
£000
£000
£000
‘A’ Ordinary shares 5p each (2024: 5p each)
1,250
582
1,250
582
Ordinary shares 5p each (2024: 5p each)
1,500
950
1,500
950
2,750
1532
2,750
1,532
5% Cumulative participating preference shares £1 each
100
100
100
100
3.5% Cumulative non-participating preference shares £1 each
150
135
150
135
250
235
250
235
Equity shares
‘A’ Ordinary shares entitle the holder to 1 vote for every 100 shares held whereas the Ordinary shares carry voting rights of 1 vote
for every 20 shares held. At 30 September 2025 there were 11,640,000 ‘A’ Ordinary and 19,000,000 Ordinary shares in issue
(no change from 30 September 2024).
Preference shares
Preference shares are classified as financial liabilities under IFRS. Dividends paid to preference shareholders in the year were
£9,000 (FY24: £9,000) and are recorded in finance costs in the consolidated income statement. 5% preference shares carry
voting rights of 1 vote per 5 shares and 3.5% preference shares carry voting rights of 1 vote per 10 shares.
ESOP reserve
The Jersey Electricity Employee Benefit Trust was established on 24 May 2012 when the Company introduced a new employee
share scheme for eligible employees of the Group based on a three-year vesting period. As at 30 September 2025, 7,900
remain within the Trust as unallocated shares with a combined valuation of £37,000 representing a market value of £4.70
per share. These shares are expected to form part of a future employee share scheme. The Trust was funded by way of an
interest free loan and for accounting purposes is seen as an extension of the Group.
18 Non‑controlling interests
2025
2024
£000
£000
At 1 October
44
132
Share of profit on ordinary activities after taxation
64
82
Dividends paid
(70)
(170)
At 30 September
38
44
Non-controlling interests represent 44% (FY24: 49%) ownership of the issued ordinary share capital of Jersey Deep Freeze Limited.
19 Financial commitments
2025
2024
£000
£000
Contracted
8,700
1,111
Not contracted
1
147,600
166,250
156,300
167,361
1
Although this sum is approved in principle it is still subject to formal business cases being reviewed in due course.
20 Leasing
Operating leases with tenants
The Group leases out all its investment properties and certain other freehold properties under operating leases. The future
aggregate minimum rentals receivable under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
No later than 1 year
1,785
1,643
Later than 1 year and no later than 2 years
1,198
1,457
Later than 2 years and no later than 3 years
1,206
1,106
Later than 3 years and no later than 4 years
1,206
1,106
Later than 4 years and no later than 5 years
1,215
1,106
Later than 5 years
7,919
9,246
14,529
15,664
21 Derivatives and financial instruments and their risk management
(i) Categories of financial instruments
The carrying values of the financial assets and liabilities of the Group are as follows:
Financial assets
2025
2024
£000
£000
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Derivative financial instruments
1,186
Amortised cost
Secured loan accounts
300
300
Trade and other receivables (excluding prepayments)
21,624
21,528
Cash and cash equivalents
38,690
49,190
60,614
71,018
Financial liabilities
2025
2024
£000
£000
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Derivative financial instruments
571
4,052
Amortised cost
Borrowings
30,000
30,000
Trade and other payables
10,428
10,842
Financial Liabilities – Preference Shares
235
235
40,663
41,077
The primary financial risk faced by the Group is foreign exchange exposure as the largest single cost in the consolidated
income statement is the importation of electricity from Europe that is denominated in Euros.
The Group’s currency exposure at 30 September 2025, taking into account the effect of forward contracts placed to manage
such exposures, was £3.0m (FY24: £2.5m) being the translated Euro liability due for imports made in September but payable
in October.
All financial instruments for which fair value is recognised or disclosed are categorised within the fair value hierarchy. This
hierarchy is based on the underlying assumptions used to determine the fair value measurement as a whole and is categorised
as follows:
y
Level 1
financial instruments are those with values that are immediately comparable to quoted (unadjusted) market prices
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
y
Level 2
financial instruments are those with values that are determined using valuation techniques for which the basic
assumptions used to calculate fair value are directly or indirectly observable (such as to readily available market prices); and
y
Level 3
financial instruments are shown at values that are determined by assumptions that are not based on observable
market data (unobservable inputs).
The derivative contracts for foreign currency shown are classified as level 2 financial instruments and are valued using a
discounted cash flow valuation technique. Future cash flows are estimated based on forward exchange rates (from observable
forward exchange rates at the end of the reporting period) and contracted forward rates, discounted at a rate that reflects
the credit risk of various counterparties.
(ii) Foreign exchange risk
The Group utilises currency derivatives to hedge the payment of a proportion of its future purchases of power from France
which currently extend to the next three calendar years.
Due to the nature of the Euro denominated purchases being largely underpinned by contracted amounts the Group
has accurate expectations of the values and timings of future liabilities, reducing the risk of exposure to hedge against
ineffectiveness which would arise if units imported were to vary by more than 20% from established patterns.
Foreign exchange hedging instruments are contracted to mature as the liabilities fall due and so minimise any timing or other
uncertainties of future cash flows.
Currency derivatives
2025
2024
£000
£000
Derivative assets
Less than one year
550
Greater than one year
636
Derivative liabilities
Less than one year
(571)
(2,601)
Greater than one year
(1,451)
Total net liabilities
615
(4,052)
Tax on items recorded through the balance sheet
(123)
810
492
(3,242)
At the balance sheet date, the total notional amount of outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts that the Group
has committed are as below:
Forward foreign exchange contracts
2025
2024
£000
£000
Less than one year - operational expenditure
41,463
46,165
Greater than one year and less than three years
22,696
27,450
64,159
73,615
The fair value of currency derivatives that are designated and ineffective as cash flow hedges amount to £nil (FY24: £nil).
In the current period amounts of £4.6m net were credited (FY24: £3.5m debit) to equity, being £5.2m fair value gain (FY24: £3.2m
fair value loss) and £0.6m debit (FY24: £0.3m debit) recycled to the consolidated income statement. Gains and losses on the
derivatives are recycled through the consolidated income statement at the time the purchase of power is recognised.
The table below provides the reconciliation for the cashflow reserve:
Hedging Reserve
2025
2024
£000
£000
At 1 October
(3,241)
(455)
Amounts recycled from other comprehensive income to income statement
2,600
(324)
Changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income
2,067
(3,159)
Tax on items recorded in other comprehensive income
(934)
697
At 30 September
492
(3,241)
Given the limited exposure to foreign exchange rate risk at the year-end no sensitivity analysis has been presented.
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(iii) Commodity risk power purchases
The Group has power purchase agreements with EDF in France. As at 30 September 2025, the import prices, but not volumes,
have been substantially fixed for 2026. The Group entered into a 10-year framework agreement with EDF on 1 January 2013
which has a commitment to procure around 35% of expected volume requirements at known prices. During 2017 this agreement
was extended by a further 5 years to 2027. The remainder of the requirement will be decided by a market pricing mechanism,
but with no volume commitment, with a goal to deliver a degree of stability in tariff pricing to our customers.
(iv) Credit risk
The Group’s principal financial assets are cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and trade and other receivables.
The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade and other receivables. The amounts presented in the consolidated
balance sheet are net of allowances for expected credit losses which are set out below. The trade and other receivables at
30 September 2025 outside agreed credit terms are as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
Less than 30 days
1,769
1,669
Greater than 30 days
283
276
Greater than 60 days
194
386
Greater than 90 days
1,185
488
3,431
2,819
The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high
credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The Group monitors its credit exposure to its counterparties
via their credit ratings and through its treasury policy, thereby limiting its exposure to any one party to ensure that they are
within Board approved limits and that there are no significant concentrations of credit risk.
For trading related receivables, the credit worthiness and financial strength of customers is assessed at inception and on an
ongoing basis. Payment terms are set in accordance with industry standards. Deposits are requested where credit knowledge
of the customer is limited. The Group works closely with its customers to assist them in effectively managing their bill payments.
The Group has no other significant concentration of credit risk. Exposure is spread over a large number of counterparties and
customers with a maximum credit exposure of £24.4m (FY24: £23.1m).
Expected credit losses provision
The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which assesses if a material expectation
exists for lifetime expected loss allowances against all trade receivables based on historical realised write-downs. Where
specific customers are viewed to be at risk of default due to known or expected economic circumstances, their receivable
balances at the balance sheet date are provided for in full.
An explanation of the Group’s assessment for calculating expected credit losses and balance write-offs is detailed in note 1.
An expected credit losses provision is recorded against assets which are past due but for which no individual provision is made.
This is calculated based on historical experience of levels of recovery.
Movements in the provision for expected credit losses were as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
At 1 October
685
490
Charge for expected credit losses - included within operating costs
371
268
Amounts written (off)/back
(92)
(73)
At 30 September
964
685
Provision of impaired receivables (by age) is as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
0-180 days
371
222
181-360 days
446
351
Greater than 360 days
147
112
964
685
(v) Capital management
Strong capital management is an integral part of the Directors’ strategy to achieve the Group’s stated objectives. The capital
managed by the Group consists of borrowings, cash and cash equivalents and equity of the Group. The Directors review
financial capital KPI’s on a monthly basis. The £30m private placement drawn down in July 2014 provides long-term funding
to the Group. Liquid funds are managed daily and placed on short-term deposits maturing to meet liabilities when they fall
due. The Group is subject to externally imposed capital requirements in respect of the borrowing facilities detailed in note 15.
The Group has complied with these requirements throughout the year.
(vi) Liquidity risk
The Group maintains a strong liquidity position and manages the liquidity profile of its assets, liabilities and commitments so
that cash flows are appropriately balanced and all financial obligations are met when due.
Maturity of financial liabilities at 30 September
2025
2024
£000
£000
Less than one year
24,457
27,274
More than one year and less than five years
38,193
38,144
More than five years
38,748
40,088
101,398
105,506
Financial liabilities shown above include interest payments payable on the £30m private placement.
Borrowing facilities
The Group had undrawn borrowing facilities at 30 September 2025 of £12.0m (FY24: £2.0m) in respect of which all conditions
precedent had been met. The overdraft facility of £2.0m is annually renewable, and the Revolving Credit Facility was
renewed in August 2025 for a period of two years.
Maturity of financial assets and liabilities
The financial assets of the Group comprise deposits placed with banks which all expire in less than one year. The maturity
profile of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities at 30 September was as follows:
Maturity of financial assets at 30 September
2025
2024
£000
£000
Less than 3 months: cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
10,690
14,190
Greater than 3 months: short-term investments
28,000
35,000
Interest rate risk
Interest rate exposure on the £30m of private placements borrowing is managed by having fixed coupons.
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22 Ultimate controlling party and related party transactions
Government of Jersey (“GoJ”)
Under IFRS 10, an investor controls an investee only if all three elements of control identified in the standard are present.
Although the GoJ holds the majority voting rights, the Directors have concluded that two of the three elements to establish
control are not present, and as a result we do not consider that the GoJ should be considered an ultimate controlling party.
The two elements and the basis for our conclusions are set out below:
1.
That an investor has control if it has power over the investee, i.e., the investor has existing rights that give it the ability to direct
the relevant activities (the activities that significantly affect the investee’s returns) IFRS 10. The GoJ do not have control over
Jersey Electricity’s operating activities and there are no representatives on the Board from the Government of Jersey.
Pursuant to Rule 9.2.2 of the Listing Rules, a Relationship Agreement was signed in 2014 to ensure the GoJ understands the
implications of the listed status of Jersey Electricity and that it cannot control the Company’s operating activities despite
their majority ownership.
2.
That an investor has control if it has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of the investor’s returns
IFRS 10. The Jersey Electricity Board set the dividend policy for the Company, and only data that is available to all shareholders
is shared with the GoJ.
The Company has elected to take advantage of the disclosure exemptions available in IAS 24 (paragraphs 24 and 25) with
regard to the reporting of;
the amount of the transactions,
the amount of outstanding balances, including terms and conditions and guarantees,
provisions for doubtful debts related to the amount of outstanding balances,
expense recognised during the period in respect of bad or doubtful debts due from related parties,on the basis that the
GoJ, despite not being a controlling party, has significant influence by virtue of holding the majority voting rights and by
means of legislation, specifically the Electricity (Jersey) Law 1937.
All transactions are undertaken on an arms-length basis in the course of ordinary business.
Energy from Waste Plant
Jersey Electricity signed a 25-year agreement in 2008 with the Government to purchase electricity produced by the EFW
plant and to share existing facilities with EFW. This agreement gives rise to the high value transactions with the Government
during the year with the value of electricity purchased from the facility during the year being £3.1m (FY24: £2.7m) whilst the
value of services provided to the plant was £0.1m (FY24: £0.1m).
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel of the Group (which is defined as the Executive and non-Executive Directors)
is set out below.
2025
2024
£000
£000
Short-term employee benefits
779
867
Post-employment benefits
69
75
Non-Executive Director’s benefits
294
237
1,142
1,179
Short-term employee benefits are made up as follows:
2025
2024
£000
£000
C.J. Ambler
Salaries and benefits for financial year
349
333
Bonus accrued in financial year
185
176
534
509
L.G. Fulton
Salaries and benefits for financial year
245
249
Bonus accrued in financial year
109
245
358
779
867
Five Year Group Summary
(unaudited)
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Turnover
146.2
135.7
125.1
117.4
118.6
Operating profit
13.9
14.4
14.5
11.9
20.5
Profit before tax
14.2
15.1
14.9
10.6
19.1
Profit after tax
11.1
11.7
11.4
8.5
16.3
Dividends paid (£m)
6.4
6.1
5.8
5.5
5.2
Balance Sheets (£m)
Property, plant and equipment
243.4
225.5
216.1
216.2
216.6
Net current assets/(liabilities)
46.3
53.2
59.2
51.5
45.3
Non-current liabilities
(95.1)
(93.7)
(91.3)
(90.8)
(87.5)
Net assets
254.1
245.0
241.5
239.4
224.4
Financial Ratios and Statistics
Earnings per ordinary share (pence)
35.9
37.9
36.8
27.2
52.7
Gross dividend paid per ordinary share (pence)
26.0
24.8
23.5
21.8
21.1
Net dividend paid per ordinary share (pence)
20.8
19.8
18.8
17.4
16.9
Dividend cover (times)
1.7
1.9
2.0
1.6
3.1
Cash at bank/(net debt) (£m)
8.7
19.2
17.4
17.4
13.1
Capital expenditure (£m)
23.4
23.2
11.1
10.4
9.9
Electricity Statistics
Units sold (m)
616
609
608
613
639
% movement
1.1%
0.2%
-0.7%
-4.3%
3.3%
% of units imported
93.7%
94.5%
94.5%
95.3%
95.2%
% of units generated
1.0%
0.5%
0.4%
0.3%
0.4%
% of units from Energy from Waste
5.3%
5.0%
5.1%
4.4%
4.4%
Maximum demand (megawatts)
155
163
159
145
170
Number of customers
54,302
53,726
53,343
52,473
51,912
Customer minutes lost
8
10
1
4
5
5
Average price per kilowatt hour sold (pence)
19.1p
17.5p
15.8p
14.5p
13.9p
Manpower Statistics (full time equivalents)
Energy
282
271
258
253
238
Other
89
91
74
92
88
Trainees
14
16
18
18
21
Total
385
378
350
363
347
Units sold per Energy employee (000's)
2,180
2,248
2,357
2,422
2,686
Number of customers per energy employee
192
198
207
207
218
1
The reported number of customer minutes lost in 2024 was adjusted to exclude the impacts of Storm Ciaran (78 CMLs).
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Jersey Electricity
Governance
Strategy
Financial statements
2 January 2026
Preference share dividend
20 February 2026
Record date for final dividend
5 March 2026
Annual General Meeting
13 March 2026
Final dividend for year ended 30 September 2025
4 June 2026
Interim Management Statement – six months to 31 March 2026
12 June 2026
Record date for interim ordinary dividend
26 June 2026
Interim dividend for year ending 30 September 2026
1 July 2026
Preference share dividend
16 December 2026
Announcement of full year results
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Powerhouse, Queens Road, St. Helier, Jersey on Thursday 5 March 2026 at
2:00pm. Details of the resolutions to be proposed are contained in the Notice convening the Meeting.
Press releases and up-to-date information on the Company can be found on the Company’s website (
www.jec.co.uk
).
The tables below provide details for the alternative performance measures disclosed within the annual report.
Return on energy assets
The return on energy assets is defined as the return on capital employed by the Energy Division.
2025
2024
£000
£000
Capital employed by Energy division at 1 October (A)
172,548
178,073
Capital employed by non-Energy Divisions at 1 October
39,881
38,063
Energy operating profit (note 3) (B)
12,731
13,020
% return (B/A)
7.4%
7.3%
5 year rolling average
6.4%
6.3%
Dividend cover
The Dividend cover measures the number of times a company can pay its current level of dividends to shareholders.
2025
2024
£000
£000
Earnings per ordinary share (pence) (A)
35.9
37.9
Net dividend paid per ordinary share (pence) (B)
20.8
19.8
Dividend cover (times) (A/B)
1.7
1.9
Alternative performance measures
Financial calendar
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Shareholder information
Non-Executive Directors
Phil Austin MBE
Tony Taylor
Amanda Iceton
Kayte O’Neill
Iman Hill
Roger Blundell
Executive Directors
Chief Executive
Christopher Ambler
Secretary
Non Owen
Registered office
Queen’s Road,
St. Helier
Jersey JE4 8NY
Registration No.
67
Place of incorporation
Jersey Electricity Plc (‘the Company’) and Jersey Offshore
Wind Limited and Jersey Deep Freeze Limited (together
‘the group’) are incorporated in Jersey.
Independent Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP
37 Esplanade
St. Helier
Jersey JE1 4XA
Bankers
Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
71 Bath Street
St. Helier
Jersey JE4 8PJ
Brokers
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management
PO Box 3
37 The Esplanade
St. Helier
Jersey JE4 0XQ
Registrar
Computershare Investor Services (Jersey) Limited
13 Castle Street
St. Helier
Jersey JE1 1ES
The Powerhouse,
PO Box 45
Queen’s Road,
St Helier JE4 8NY
Tel:
01534 505460
Fax:
01534 505565
email:
jec@jec.co.uk
www.jec.co.uk