Funding for businesses to reduce carbon emissions

The Government of Jersey has launched an incentive for businesses to switch from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric

The Government of Jersey has launched a scheme to help island businesses reduce their carbon emissions.

It said businesses could apply for funding towards the purchase of second-hand electric vans to help make the switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.

It said 25 incentives of up to £4,000 - 40% of the purchase value - would be available on a "first come, first served basis".

Previously published figures showed transport was the biggest source of carbon emissions in the island and accounted for about 45% of all emissions in 2022.

Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, said he encouraged local businesses to go electric with the government's additional incentive.

He said: "Business transport vehicles are responsible for a significant proportion of our transport emissions.

"So this represents a great opportunity for local firms to support Jersey’s decarbonisation journey and make a substantial saving on a used electric van."

The government's electric vehicle purchase incentive continues to be available for individuals and businesses with up to £3,500 towards the cost of an electric car or van.