Who is Isle of Man energyenergy?

From tailored payment plans and energy efficiency advice to priority callouts and safety checks, we’re here to make things easier for you if we can. a member of the Islands Energy Group. Isle of Man EnergyEnergy has been providing energy for every generation for almost 200 years.

Will the Isle of Man transition to net zero by 2050?

75% of electricity generation to come from renewable or carbon neutral technology by 2035. The Isle of Man Government has set out a 10-point action plan aimed at supporting the island’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050. This includes increasing renewable energy penetration. Emissions from transport sector to be reduced to net zero by 2050.

Can electricity be decarbonised on the Isle of Man?

Electricity generation is responsible for approximately 33% of all greenhouse gas emissions on the Isle of Man, and a majority of this is currently sourced from fossil fuels (natural gas). Without the decarbonisation1 of electricity, it will not be possible to reduce carbon emissions significantly in other areas such as heating and transport.

How are emissions affecting the Isle of Man?

Consequently, emissions in this sector are increasing as other sectors decarbonise and electrify. Electricity generation (including emissions from both the Manx Utilities and the Energy from Waste plant) is currently the dominant source of carbon emissions on the Isle of Man, accounting for 33% of the island’s emissions at 245KT per year.

How will the electricity sector change in the Isle of Man?

As the uptake for electric heating and electric vehicles increases, the electricity sector will have to grow to meet future demand. The majority of the Isle of Man’s electricity is currently sourced from fossil fuels.

Does the Isle of Man import energy from the UK?

The Isle of Man currently imports all of its energy from the UK (with the exception of what is produced from Sulby). In all future models, the Isle of Man remains dependent on GB for the provision of baseload. This is the case even where capacity is increased by building excess renewables, as the stabilisation is still provided by interconnectors.