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2025.04.22
3.7 Deputy H.L. Jeune of St. John, St. Lawrence and Trinity of the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the scope, priorities, and key objectives of the energy policy (OQ.94/2025):
Will the Minister provide details of the scope, priorities, and key objectives of the energy policy areas he is responsible for, as outlined in the 2025 Cabinet Office Business Plan?
Connétable A.N. Jehan of St. John (The Minister for Infrastructure):
My responsibilities in relation to energy policy are focused on operational implementation, and the areas within my remit include the energy recovery facility, the fuel farm as landowner, roads and highways, insofar as this relates to oversight of the work by utility companies, and the use of energy in government buildings. I also have some legislative powers relating to energy, for example operational powers under the Gas Law. The development work on an energy strategy is in its early stages. I would expect this work to identify specific priorities and objectives for areas within my portfolio as it progresses during this year and into 2026.
3.7.1 Deputy H.L. Jeune :
In answer to Written Question 76/2024 around Island Energy’s 12 per cent price rise, the Minister stated that he is undertaking a review of the Jersey Gas company law around the powers to introduce price regulation. Could the Minister advise if this review has taken place? If so, what are the conclusions, or if not, is it part of his work for 2025 and could he explain what this would entail?
The Connétable of St. John :
We have been working as a Ministerial Oversight Group, which I am a part of and we have been focusing on other areas of the law, which we felt were more important to change in a speedy manner. The Minister for Home Affairs will bring those proposals to the Assembly.