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Guernsey Islanders Demand Transparency Amid Rising Electricity Costs

12/11/2025

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Guernsey Electricity (GEL) reported that rising electricity costs are the main concern for islanders, based on a survey of over 3,600 participants.
Participants demanded greater transparency regarding price increases and tariff reinvestments.
GEL raised tariffs by 8% in July to support ongoing projects.
Gareth Wordingham of Guernsey Electricity (GEL) said the survey represents the largest customer feedback effort in a decade.

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Guernsey Electricity (GEL) reported that rising electricity costs are the main concern for islanders, based on a survey of over 3,600 participants.
Participants demanded greater transparency regarding price increases and tariff reinvestments.
GEL raised tariffs by 8% in July to support ongoing projects.
Gareth Wordingham of Guernsey Electricity (GEL) said the survey represents the largest customer feedback effort in a decade.