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.

How much will the Isle of Man Government pay for home improvements?

The Isle of Man Government will provide up to £1,000 towards improvements that will make your home more energy efficient, helping to lower the volume of carbon emissions used. This can be in a number of areas, including but not limited to:

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.

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.

Will intermittent renewables be profitable for the Isle of Man?

It is unlikely that the export of intermittent renewables will be profitable for the Isle of Man given the reasons outlined in this document. The Isle of Man currently imports all of its energy from the UK (with the exception of what is produced from Sulby).

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.