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Jersey Electricity is celebrating its 100th birthday with a video featuring local actors and producers which illustrates how the company has powered island life throughout the years.
The company marked 100 years as Jersey’s electricity partner on Friday 5 April 2024.
JE was incorporated 100 years ago, with the ambition to bring light and warmth to all islanders.
Prior to this, smaller private generating sites had provided localised electricity, but JE set the promise to build an electricity network to serve all 12 parishes and power island life.
JE’s Chief Executive, Chris Ambler said: “We are incredibly proud to reach this milestone at Jersey Electricity.
"While lots has changed in 100 years, including how we generate electricity, JE is driven by the same values – to serve our customers and deliver affordable, secure and sustainable electricity.
"The electricity we have generated and imported has powered so many important moments in our customers’ lives and for the Island itself, this is something we are incredibly proud of and, personally, I find humbling.
“There have been so many pivotal moments over the past century for JE, many of which have been driven by our trademark of making bold, innovative decisions that bring long-term benefits to customers.
"Building La Collette in the 1960s and taking the bold decision to lay a submarine cable to import low carbon electricity from France in the 1980s are just two of many strategic and defining decisions that have greatly impacted the energy landscape in Jersey and delivered significant value to customers."
Pictured: Jersey Electricity's CEO, Chris Ambler.
He added: “As we note the achievements of the past, we also look to the future with great excitement.
"Islanders can continue to trust JE to be the energy partner they deserve – always with an eye on the future to ensure we bring customers the best, most innovative and cost-effective energy solutions.
"Powered by a committed team of employees, we will continue to put customers at the heart of our service. We thank all our customers for entrusting us with this great company – their company – over such a long time.”
As the Company enters its second century, JE announced plans to double-down on three key themes:
To mark its centenary, JE commissioned a video using local actors and producers to illustrate how the company has powered island life for 100 years.
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