With delays and uncertainty still surrounding the Green Deal there is finally some good news for householders who’ve been waiting for the domestic Renweable Heat Incentive scheme. The consultation period is now live, with around 20% of the current documentation up for debate.
A Green Deal Advice Report will be required before being accepted onto the scheme and finance via the Green Deal can be used in conjunction with the RHI.
The DECC have released a statement via their website:
“Broadly speaking, we are proposing to support the installation of Microgeneration Certification Scheme (or equivalent) certified ground and air source heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal panels. Our lead proposal is that the subsidy would be provided through tariff based payments over a seven year period. Payments would be made on the basis of deemed amount of renewable heat generated, taking into account the circumstances of the property, with the rate paid varying according to the type of renewable technology installed.”
“The scheme will be for individual domestic properties and is open to all. We are proposing that, provided their properties meet certain energy efficiency criteria (meaning a key interaction with the Green Deal), owner-occupiers and private landlords would be eligible, together with householders who have installed renewable heating systems since 15 July 2009 , including those who received the Renewable Heat Premium Payment. We are also considering having bespoke tariffs for the registered social landlord and new build sectors, recognising their potential contribution to the roll-out of renewable heat…”
Some of the key points so far:
- Air Source Heat Pumps will be included in the scheme
- Properties with existing gas supplies will be eligable for all technologies
- Solar thermal technology will receive the highest tariff at 17.3p/kWh
- Green Deal input will be a requirement
Read more and have your say at the DECC website.