MORE than £3.5 million has been issued as part of a government grant scheme that encourages households to switch from fossil fuels to more eco-friendly heating options.
Since its launch in May 2023, more than 700 applications have been submitted for the Low Carbon Heating Incentive, which offers payments towards replacing fossil fuel heating systems with greener technology.
The incentive offers up to £9,000 for heat pump installations and £4,000 for electric flow boilers in local homes and businesses. Low‑income households can access up to £15,000 to reduce their carbon emissions.
Spearheaded by the Infrastructure and Environment Department, the scheme aligns with the government’s Carbon Neutral Roadmap and reaching net-zero.
Fossil fuel heating is responsible for 14% of Jersey’s residential emissions.
The Low Carbon Heating Incentive will continue to accept applications through 2026.
So far, 380 oil systems, 328 gas systems and one solid-fuel system have been replaced in homes across the island.
A spokesperson for the Infrastructure and Environment Department estimated that the effort has so far saved an estimated 2,600 tonnes of carbon emissions from being released into the atmosphere.
Of the success of the scheme so far, Environment Minister Steve Luce praised the variety of options available for grant funding:
“Every home is unique, and so is the perfect heating solution,” he said. “Low-carbon systems can be tailored to your property so you can enjoy warmth and comfort built around your needs.”
