259994 Phoenix Energy Responsible Business Report 2025.pdf

Responsible Business Report 2025

Gas Availability by Area A further breakdown of Phoenix Energy availability by town is outlined below, demonstrating the continued opportunity for growth within each area. Construction work to extend the Phoenix network to Whitehead and East Down commenced in 2016, which is the primary reason for the lower penetration levels and considerable potential for growth in these areas.

Figures as at end of December 2024

Area

Total Gas Availability Connected

Penetration

Bangor

31,100

22,200

71%

Belfast

185,000

143,300

77%

Carrickfergus

17,800

12,800

72%

Carryduff

3,500

2,500

71%

Donaghadee

4,000

2,800

70%

Dundonald

8,850

6,500

73%

Holywood

6,100

5,000

82%

Larne

10,400

6,400

62%

Lisburn

25,000

17,500

70%

Newtownabbey

33,400

23,300

70%

Newtownards

22,300

14,000

63%

Whitehead

1,650

650

39%

East Down

22,400

4,550

20%

Total

371,500

261,500

70%

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