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Homeowners are now able to apply for up to £10,000 of grant funding to help them switch to low-carbon heating systems – ahead of a policy that will not allow any new oil or gas boilers to be installed in Jersey from 2026.
The intiative, which aims to help islanders move away from fossil fuel heating, forms part of the Carbon Neutral Roadmap approved by the States Assembly last year.
Electric flow boilers, electric storage heaters, panel heaters and air source heat pumps are all available via the scheme, which enables eligible homeowners to access up to £5,000 match funding.
This means for every pound of grant funding awarded, the property owner must also be spending a pound of their own money on the project.
Low-income homeowners who meet the scheme criteria will be able to access £10,000 worth of support without the need to match fund.
Homeowners interested in the scheme can contact one or more approved contractors, listed online here.
Once they have accepted a quote, their chosen contractor will submit an application on their behalf to Jersey Electricity who are administrating the scheme. The grant funding is paid directly to the approved contractors.
Pictured: Assistant Environment Minister Hilary Jeune.
Assistant Environment Minister Hilary Jeune, who has responsibility for energy and climate change, said: "The heating sector is one of the highest contributors to Jersey’s emissions. It’s therefore a priority to support islanders with the move away from oil and gas heating and we think this incentive will make the difference for many people and give a nudge towards low carbon options."
She noted that the Carbon Neutral Roadmap also includes a policy that no new oil or gas boilers will be allowed to be installed in Jersey from 2026.
"This current incentive supports those wanting to make that switch early and also helps us build the skills and capacity within the market to be able to meet increased future demand for low carbon heating systems," she continued.
"As well as the cost of installing new equipment, we’ve recognised that running costs are an issue for many islanders, and therefore energy efficiency measures in homes will also be eligible for support for those switching away from fossil fuel heating systems."
Homeowners can find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply at www.gov.je/lowcarbonheat.
Later in the year the scheme will be further opened up to commercial properties, landlord-owned homes and social housing.
Low-income homeowners who meet the scheme criteria will be able to access £10,000 worth of support without the need to match fund.
To qualify as a low-income homeowner, an islander must be in receipt of one or more the following existing Government benefits at the point of applying for the scheme:
Alternatively, they can be over the age of 65 and – excluding the value of their primary residence – have savings, belongings, investments and property under the value of:
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