Empowering a green future through research and training
At the Energy & Sustainability Centre IOM (ESC) our mission is to advance the green transition by providing practical knowledge to communities, businesses and the public sector through independent research, verifiable data, practical training and strategic advice. We champion local renewable energy, affordable heating solutions and a low-carbon economy to ensure a secure, sustainable future for the Island.
Our goal is to ensure that all members of society benefit from the commitments in the Isle of Man Climate Change Act 2021.
ESC is an NGO, independent of government and energy developers.
In conjunction with the Technical University of Denmark , we have been collecting and synthesising data since 2020 on the renewable energy potential of the Isle of Man, including models which integrate and compare onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV, batteries, pumped hydro storage and other technologies, including traditional thermal power plants.
We provide objective information to decision-makers and stakeholders. Our work includes testing scenarios and options relevant to energy technologies, natural resources and the Manx environment to produce evidence-based, quantitative data on costs, income, emissions and related questions.
Why the Isle of Man?
The Manx Government has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and is the only nation with the status of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – a ‘learning place for sustainable development’.
With a population of 85,000 people currently relying on oil and gas for power, heating and transport, within 25 years the Island will move from emitting around 650,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum to none. Significant benefits will come by working together to find the best options in an objective way based on unbiased information - the role that ESC has taken on board.
