What is the maximum RHI payment?
Since 2017, the annual heat demand for RHI heat pump applications has been capped at 30,000 kWh. If your heat demand is above that, your payments will still be calculated on the basis of 30,000 kWh.
What is replacing the RHI scheme?
The government has announced that the Clean Heat Grant will replace the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in 2022.
What is RHI scheme?
About the Scheme The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (Domestic RHI) is a government financial incentive to promote the use of renewable heat. People who join the scheme and stick to its rules receive quarterly payments for seven years for the amount of clean, green renewable heat it’s estimated their system produces.
Do hybrid heat pumps qualify for RHI?
Hybrid Air Source Heat Pumps, using another fuel as well as the renewable source, require metering in order to receive Domestic RHI payments.
How long does the RHI scheme last?
seven years
How long do payments last? We’ll make payments every three months in arrears to you, for seven years. You’ll need to continue to meet the scheme rules to receive RHI payments. Payments may be interrupted/otherwise affected if you don’t do so.
What is the RHI scandal in Northern Ireland?
The Renewable Heat Incentive scandal (RHI scandal), also referred to as RHIgate and the Cash for Ash scandal, is a political scandal in Northern Ireland that centres on a failed renewable energy (wood pellet burning) incentive scheme that has been reported to potentially cost the public purse almost £500 million.
How does RHI grant work?
The Domestic RHI provides financial incentives to owners of domestic properties who install renewable heating technologies such as ground source heat pumps and solar thermal on their premises. These payment amounts are determined by the amount of renewable heat generated by the household, and the current tariff rates.
How is the RHI funded?
It’s government-funded, by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and aims to cut carbon emissions and help the UK meet its renewable energy targets. You apply to energy regulator Ofgem to join the scheme, and it makes payments to you. Find out more about how to apply for RHI.
Why are air to air heat pumps not eligible for RHI?
Here we look at what heat pumps are and how you can use them to remain eligible for the Domestic RHI. To be eligible for RHI payments, heat pumps must deliver heat via a liquid such as a wet central heating system or underfloor heating system. This means air to air heat pumps are not eligible for payment.
What is the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)?
What is the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)? The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a financial support scheme for renewable heat. The scheme remains open for applications and is administered by the energy regulator Ofgem with the purpose of supporting and rewarding households who move away from fossil fuels for heating their homes.
What are the different types of RHI schemes?
There are two types of RHI schemes: domestic and non‑domestic Renewable Heat Incentive. Domestic RHI is designed for those installations that heat one household. In other words, it applies to private residences.
What does RHI stand for?
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (Domestic RHI) is a government financial incentive to promote the use of renewable heat. Switching to heating systems that use eligible energy sources can help…
Are you still accepting applications and amendments to the domestic RHI?
We are still accepting and processing applications and amendments. New regulations came into effect on 1 April 2021. For information on what the Government changes mean for you, please see our webpage changes to the scheme. The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (Domestic RHI) is a government financial incentive to promote the use of renewable heat.