100 years of Jersey Electricity
Since 1924, we’ve provided power to our Island community. Discover how we’ve helped shape Jersey’s journey of change and progress over the past century.
Our history
Founded in 1924, we have grown to become your dynamic energy partner providing clean, low-carbon electricity, leading the way in renewables and electric transport.
1920s
Establishing an Island's supply
JE establishes the Island’s power supply with the ambition to bring light and warmth to every Islander. Our first power station is located at Albert Pier, now Liberty Wharf.
1930s
Moving to a new power station
We move to larger premises at Queens Road where we can generate power in greater volume to meet demand for electricity. The mains network is extended to every parish.
1940s
The occupation stalls expansion
The occupation stalls expansion and supplies are rationed. We resume control of Queens Road power station on VE Day.
1950s
Electric cookers fuel our growth
A decade defined by diversification, we start selling electrical equipment and customers first benefit from cheaper tariffs for water and off-peak storage heating.
1960s
La Collette and stock market listing
La Collette Power Station is built to increase generation capacity. The building is funded through listing the Company on the London Stock Exchange in 1963.
1970s
Growth, growth, growth
Operational employees moved out of Queens Road and into La Collette, which is expanded to accommodate more generating equipment.
1980s
A director's vision comes to fruition
We begin importing low carbon energy from France as EDF1 – our first subsea cable – is commissioned and built, a bold strategic decision which virtually decarbonises our electricity.
1990s
A link between islands
Normandie 2, the second subsea cable to France is laid, in partnership with Guernsey Electricity.
2000s
A decade for doing
Two more links to France’s energy supply are established, while significant infrastructure investment takes place to reinforce the local network.
2010s
Laying the platform for a renewable future
Our renewables and low carbon transport strategies gather pace with our first solar array on the Powerhouse roof and the construction and expansion of the Island’s public electric vehicle charging network.
2020
A decade of technological innovation begins
We accelerated and completed the final phase of our Smart Meter roll-out project. Significant community-scale solar arrays are installed at Woodside Farms and Jersey Dairy, the largest in the Channel Islands.
2021
Launching the My JE app
Launch of My JE app, putting energy management in customers’ hands to help them monitor energy usage and save money on bills.
2022
The launch of Easycharge
We launch the innovative home electric vehicle charging solution, Easycharge.
2023
Significant investments in Evolve and renewables
Significant investment in Evolve public electric vehicle charging network to a best-in-class technology platform compatible with UK and European charging networks.
Continued investment in renewables with two new community-scale solar arrays commissioned and planning approval granted for Jersey’s first ground-mount solar site in St Clement.
