Views sought on future of electricity tariffs

The survey will ask for people's views on affordability, reliability and decarbonisation - as well electricity tariffs

Guernsey Electricity (GEL) is asking islanders for their views on how tariffs should change in future.

The survey, which runs until 24 September, will also ask for people's views on affordability, reliability and decarbonisation - as well as trying to understand how and when they use electricity.

Gareth Wordingham, GEL's customer, product and innovation lead, said the States-owned company was "listening" to customers.

Mr Wordingham said: "We need to invest in our electricity infrastructure for the benefit of islanders, but also to ensure that what customers pay is fair and transparent."

"We would like to hear from everyone, regardless of how informed or concerned you feel about the issues, so please do take the time to participate," he said.

GEL faced protests earlier this year because of above-inflation price rises, which included raising the quarterly standing charge to more than £85 - higher than anywhere in the UK.

Protest organiser Myles Duquemin said the survey was a "really important step".

"Personally, I find some of the questions a bit off the mark, but change doesn't happen overnight," he said.

"It feels like meaningful change could finally be on the horizon."

The survey is being run independently by Island Global Research, with participants able to enter a prize draw for two £100 vouchers for a local business.