Guernsey Electricity Ltd

Vale

Standout

119-year heritage (1907)

Story

Originally Edmondson's Electricity Corporation concession (1898), became Guernsey Electric Light & Power Co. (1907), States Electricity Board (1932), adopted trading name Guernsey Electricity (1993), commercialised as Guernsey Electricity Ltd (2001)

Guernsey Electricity Ltd is the island's sole licensed electricity supplier and a States-owned utility, dating to 1898 when the original concession was granted and incorporated in its current form in 1907. It imports approximately 94% of supply via subsea cables from France, with on-island diesel and gas turbine backup. Serving around 29,763 customers, it also provides electrical contracting, plumbing, heating solutions, new connections, and a retail shop. Regulated by the GCRA and employing around 200 people.

Specialises in3

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Electrical installation

Domestic and commercial electrical installation, rewires and testing.

From their website

Electrical contracting · Electrical inspections

Pricing & terms£55 per hour for quoted work; tiered rates for small jobs; higher rates for evenings, nights, and weekends for emergency call-outs

Plumbing

General plumbing services, repairs, installations and leak detection.

Quick facts

Legal form
2001
Established
1907 · 119 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Emergency service
Emergency 24/7
Service options
Delivery
Facilities
Accessible Entrance, Free Street Parking, Accessible Parking
Industries served
Industrial, Residential, Commercial
Free quotes
Yes
Payment methods
Cheque, Credit Card, Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Contactless

People5

  • Alan BatesCEO
  • Matt JonesCOO
  • Karl BrouardCFO
  • Julian CritchlowChair
  • Shaun PrinslooHead of Commercial

From their website

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  • Electricity supply
  • Heating solutions
  • New connections
  • Street lighting
  • Retail shop (domestic appliances and home entertainment)

Credentials

Qualifications

  • Safe Contractor

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun
Closed

Contact

Social
Address
Electricity House, Northside, Vale, Guernsey GY1 3AD

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for Guernsey Electricity Ltd.

  • 1898Operated as Edmondson's Electricity Corporation concession
  • 1932Became States Electricity Board
  • 1993Adopted trading name Guernsey Electricity
  • 2001Commercialised as Guernsey Electricity Ltd

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