Zero emissions by 2050 and introduction of electric vehicle charging in Guernsey's 30-year energy plan

Plans for zero emissions by 2050 and introducing more electric vehicle charging points - those are just some of the plans Guernsey's government has come up with in its latest energy plan.

The Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure has published its 30-year energy strategy in an attempt to "provide the necessary direction" needed.

Following research and consultation, the following initiatives are being considered:

• Ensuring that long-term investment decisions are in line with decarbonisation

• Management of the transition from hydrocarbons to electricity

• Setting and achieving an emissions target – net zero by no later than 2050

• Establishment of new infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging points, solar PVs, interconnection, battery storage

• Maintaining security and resilience of supply in a changing global energy market

• Removing barriers to on-island low carbon generation through proportionate regulation and licensing

• Encouraging investment in the development of renewables and removing barriers to competition and investment

• Consolidating infrastructure to avoid inefficiency in distribution and storage

• Ensuring Guernsey is aligned with international standards and is able to meet its obligations

A policy letter is due to be submitted to the States early next year.