Renewable heat incentive RHI - Revision history

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	The new regulations came into effect on 22 May 2018.		The new regulations came into effect on 22 May 2018.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Air source heat pumps.		* Air source heat pumps.
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	* CHP.		* CHP.
	* Earth-to-air heat exchangers.		* Earth-to-air heat exchangers.
		+	* ECA backs Government plans for low-carbon heat.
	* Feed in tariff.		* Feed in tariff.
	* Geothermal energy.		* Geothermal energy.

Designing Buildings at 07:43, 10 November 2020

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	* Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Domestic.html Domestic RHI tariffs].		* Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Domestic.html Domestic RHI tariffs].

−	[[Category:~~Policy~~]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 06:41, 3 May 2020

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	* Microgeneration.		* Microgeneration.
	* Microgeneration certification scheme.		* Microgeneration certification scheme.
		+	* On site.
	* Renewable energy.		* Renewable energy.
	* Solar photovoltaics.		* Solar photovoltaics.
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	* Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Domestic.html Domestic RHI tariffs].		* Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Domestic.html Domestic RHI tariffs].

−	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 06:26, 3 May 2020

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	Our society is heavily dependent on fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal, and is likely to remain dependent on them for much of this century. Every year we emit more than 20 billion tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, half of which is absorbed in the seas and by vegetation, and half of which remains in the atmosphere.		Our society is heavily dependent on fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal, and is likely to remain dependent on them for much of this century. Every year we emit more than 20 billion tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, half of which is absorbed in the seas and by vegetation, and half of which remains in the atmosphere.

−	The renewable heat incentive (RHI) was launched by the UK government in November 2011 to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet targets to reduce the effects of climate change. Described by the government as ‘the world’s first long-term financial support programme for renewable heat’, it is similar to the feed in tariff scheme for ~~elecricity~~ generation, but is designed to incentivise heat generation.	+	The renewable heat incentive (RHI) was launched by the UK government in November 2011 to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet targets to reduce the effects of climate change. Described by the government as ‘the world’s first long-term financial support programme for renewable heat’, it is similar to the feed in tariff scheme for electricity generation, but is designed to incentivise heat generation.

	The renewable heat incentive scheme makes payments to participants that generate renewable energy and use it to heat their buildings. The payments are intended to bridge the gap between the cost of fossil fuel heat installations and renewable heat alternatives.		The renewable heat incentive scheme makes payments to participants that generate renewable energy and use it to heat their buildings. The payments are intended to bridge the gap between the cost of fossil fuel heat installations and renewable heat alternatives.
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	The new regulations came into effect on 22 May 2018.		The new regulations came into effect on 22 May 2018.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Air source heat pumps.		* Air source heat pumps.
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	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.		* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-use-of-low-carbon-technologies/supporting-pages/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable heat incentive].		* Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-use-of-low-carbon-technologies/supporting-pages/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable heat incentive].

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	* CHP.		* CHP.
	* Earth-to-air heat exchangers.		* Earth-to-air heat exchangers.
−	* Energy performance certificates.
	* Feed in tariff.		* Feed in tariff.
	* Geothermal energy.		* Geothermal energy.
	* Geothermal piles.		* Geothermal piles.
−	* Green deal.
−	* Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.
	* Ground energy options.		* Ground energy options.
	* Ground pre-conditioning of supply air.		* Ground pre-conditioning of supply air.
	* Ground source heat pumps.		* Ground source heat pumps.
		+	* Making the most of renewable energy systems DG 531.
	* Large scale solar thermal energy.		* Large scale solar thermal energy.
	* Microgeneration.		* Microgeneration.

Designing Buildings at 07:09, 19 June 2018

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	Socrates Christidis, Senior Market Intelligence Analyst at BSRIA’s World Market Intelligence Division, said; “There is a raft of real changes to the RHI and BSRIA is broadly supportive of this reformed and refocused scheme. RHI will foster the renewable heat market and supply chain to assist the delivery of low carbon heating technologies. These reforms to the RHI will guarantee it focuses on long term decarbonisation and offers better value for money for consumers – which is win win.”		Socrates Christidis, Senior Market Intelligence Analyst at BSRIA’s World Market Intelligence Division, said; “There is a raft of real changes to the RHI and BSRIA is broadly supportive of this reformed and refocused scheme. RHI will foster the renewable heat market and supply chain to assist the delivery of low carbon heating technologies. These reforms to the RHI will guarantee it focuses on long term decarbonisation and offers better value for money for consumers – which is win win.”

−	The new regulations ~~will come~~ into effect ~~in spring~~ 2018 ~~subject to parliamentary approval~~.	+	The new regulations came into effect on 22 May 2018.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Eligible technologies for the non-domestic RHI include:		Eligible technologies for the non-domestic RHI include:
−	*Solid biomass.	+
−	*Ground source heat pumps.	+	* Solid biomass.
−	*Water source heat pumps.	+	* Ground source heat pumps.
−	*Deep geothermal energy.	+	* Water source heat pumps.
−	*Solar thermal collectors.	+	* Deep geothermal energy.
−	*Biomethane injection and biogas combustion (other than landfill gas).	+	* Solar thermal collectors.
		+	* Biomethane injection and biogas combustion (other than landfill gas).

	From 28 May 2014:		From 28 May 2014:
−	*Air-to-water air source heat pumps.~~<br/>~~	+
−	*Biogas capacity limits extended beyond 200kWh and energy from waste extended to include industrial and commercial waste.	+	* Air-to-water air source heat pumps.
		+	* Biogas capacity limits extended beyond 200kWh and energy from waste extended to include industrial and commercial waste.

	Equipment must use liquid or steam to deliver heat to spaces, water or processes. MCS is not required for the non-domestic RHI.		Equipment must use liquid or steam to deliver heat to spaces, water or processes. MCS is not required for the non-domestic RHI.

	Payments are spread over 20 years, with the tariff depending on:		Payments are spread over 20 years, with the tariff depending on:
−	*The type of technology.	+
−	*The capacity of the technology.	+	* The type of technology.
−	*The amount of heat generated, as measured by class 2 heat meters.	+	* The capacity of the technology.
		+	* The amount of heat generated, as measured by class 2 heat meters.

	Tariffs can be found on the [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi/tariffs-and-payments Ofgem website].		Tariffs can be found on the [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi/tariffs-and-payments Ofgem website].
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	= Domestic RHI =		= Domestic RHI =

−	The domestic RHI is targeted at, but not limited to, homes that are not connected to the gas network as these have the greatest potential for savings. Eligible technologies include:~~<br/>~~	+	The domestic RHI is targeted at, but not limited to, homes that are not connected to the gas network as these have the greatest potential for savings. Eligible technologies include:
−	*Air source heat pumps.	+
−	*Ground source heat pumps.<br/>	+
−	*Water source heat pumps.	+
−	*Biomass-only boilers and biomass pellet stoves with integrated boilers.	+
−	*Solar thermal panels (flat plate and evacuated tube for hot water only).	+

−	~~Tariffs depend on the technology adopted and have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable~~ heat ~~generation over 20 years~~. ~~Payments are made on a quarterly basis over seven years~~. ~~See Ofgem, [https://www~~.~~ofgem~~.~~gov.uk/environmental-programmes/domestic-renewable-heat-incentive Domestic RHI]~~ for ~~more information~~.~~<br/>~~	+	* Air source heat pumps.
		+	* Ground source heat pumps.
		+	* Water source heat pumps.
		+	* Biomass-only boilers and biomass pellet stoves with integrated boilers.
		+	* Solar thermal panels (flat plate and evacuated tube for hot water only).

−	Applicants must first have a green deal assessment carried out, must install loft insulation if it is recommended, must have a domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and the renewable heating system, and the installer, must be certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. The deemed heat use is taken from the EPC.~~<br/>~~	+	Tariffs depend on the technology adopted and have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over 20 years. Payments are made on a quarterly basis over seven years. See Ofgem, [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/domestic-renewable-heat-incentive Domestic RHI] for more information.
		+
		+	Applicants must first have a green deal assessment carried out, must install loft insulation if it is recommended, must have a domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and the renewable heating system, and the installer, must be certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. The deemed heat use is taken from the EPC.

	NB A householder voucher scheme, the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme, which provided one-off payments to householders to help them purchase renewable heating technologies such as solar thermal panels, heat pumps and biomass boilers, closed on 31 March 2014 (ref gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/renewable-heat-premium-payment-scheme Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme]).		NB A householder voucher scheme, the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme, which provided one-off payments to householders to help them purchase renewable heating technologies such as solar thermal panels, heat pumps and biomass boilers, closed on 31 March 2014 (ref gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/renewable-heat-premium-payment-scheme Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme]).
		+
		+	= Reform =
		+
		+	In November 2015, the government renewed its commitment to the transition to a low carbon economy by confirming a continued budget for the RHI.
		+
		+	However, between 3 March and 27 April 2016, the government consulted on proposed reforms to both the domestic and non-domestic schemes. On 9 February 2018, in response to the consultation, the government issued a reformed and refocused scheme.
		+
		+	The reforms are intended to ensure:
		+
		+	* Long-term decarbonisation, promoting the deployment of the right technologies.
		+	* Better value for money, improving cost control and giving consumers more confidence in the performance of particular technologies.
		+	* Supply chain growth, driving cost reductions and innovation.
		+
		+	Socrates Christidis, Senior Market Intelligence Analyst at BSRIA’s World Market Intelligence Division, said; “There is a raft of real changes to the RHI and BSRIA is broadly supportive of this reformed and refocused scheme. RHI will foster the renewable heat market and supply chain to assist the delivery of low carbon heating technologies. These reforms to the RHI will guarantee it focuses on long term decarbonisation and offers better value for money for consumers – which is win win.”
		+
		+	The new regulations will come into effect in spring 2018 subject to parliamentary approval.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Air source heat pumps.	+
−	*Biogas.	+	* Air source heat pumps.
−	*Biomass.	+	* Biogas.
−	*CHP.	+	* Biomass.
−	*Earth-to-air heat exchangers.	+	* CHP.
−	*Energy performance certificates.	+	* Earth-to-air heat exchangers.
−	*Feed in tariff.	+	* Energy performance certificates.
−	*Geothermal energy.	+	* Feed in tariff.
−	*Geothermal piles.	+	* Geothermal energy.
−	*Green deal.	+	* Geothermal piles.
−	*Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.	+	* Green deal.
−	*Ground energy options.	+	* Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.
−	*Ground pre-conditioning of supply air.	+	* Ground energy options.
−	*Ground source heat pumps.	+	* Ground pre-conditioning of supply air.
−	*Large scale solar thermal energy.	+	* Ground source heat pumps.
−	*Microgeneration.	+	* Large scale solar thermal energy.
−	*Microgeneration certification scheme.	+	* Microgeneration.
−	*Renewable energy.	+	* Microgeneration certification scheme.
−	*Solar photovoltaics.	+	* Renewable energy.
−	*Solar thermal systems.	+	* Solar photovoltaics.
−	*Sustainable development: energy challenge.	+	* Solar thermal systems.
−	*Thermal labyrinths.	+	* Sustainable development: energy challenge.
−	*Tidal lagoon power.	+	* Thermal labyrinths.
−	*Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.	+	* Tidal lagoon power.
−	*Zero carbon homes.	+	* Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.
−	*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.	+	* Zero carbon homes.
		+	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-use-of-low-carbon-technologies/supporting-pages/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable heat incentive].
−	*[https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi/tariffs-and-payments Ofgem website].
−	*Ofgem, [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/government-introduces-changes-non-domestic-renewable-heat-incentive Government introduces changes to Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive]. 28 May 2014.
−	*Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Commercial.html Commercial RHI tariffs].
−	*Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Domestic.html Domestic RHI tariffs].

−	[[Category:Policy]]	+	* Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-use-of-low-carbon-technologies/supporting-pages/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable heat incentive].
−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+	* [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi/tariffs-and-payments Ofgem website].
		+	* Ofgem, [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/government-introduces-changes-non-domestic-renewable-heat-incentive Government introduces changes to Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive]. 28 May 2014.
		+	* Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Commercial.html Commercial RHI tariffs].
		+	* Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Domestic.html Domestic RHI tariffs].
		+
		+	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	*Ground source heat pumps.		*Ground source heat pumps.
	*Large scale solar thermal energy.		*Large scale solar thermal energy.
		+	*Microgeneration.
		+	*Microgeneration certification scheme.
	*Renewable energy.		*Renewable energy.
	*Solar photovoltaics.		*Solar photovoltaics.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Our society is heavily dependent on fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal, and is ~~ikely~~ to remain dependent on them for much of this century. Every year we emit more than 20 billion tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, half of which is absorbed in the seas and by vegetation, and half of which remains in the atmosphere.	+	Our society is heavily dependent on fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal, and is likely to remain dependent on them for much of this century. Every year we emit more than 20 billion tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, half of which is absorbed in the seas and by vegetation, and half of which remains in the atmosphere.

−	The renewable heat incentive (RHI) was launched by the UK government in November 2011 to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet targets to reduce the effects of climate change. Described by the government as ‘the world’s first long-term financial support programme for renewable heat’, it is similar to the feed in tariff scheme for ~~energy~~ generation, but ~~for~~ heat generation.	+	The renewable heat incentive (RHI) was launched by the UK government in November 2011 to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet targets to reduce the effects of climate change. Described by the government as ‘the world’s first long-term financial support programme for renewable heat’, it is similar to the feed in tariff scheme for elecricity generation, but is designed to incentivise heat generation.

	The renewable heat incentive scheme makes payments to participants that generate renewable energy and use it to heat their buildings. The payments are intended to bridge the gap between the cost of fossil fuel heat installations and renewable heat alternatives.		The renewable heat incentive scheme makes payments to participants that generate renewable energy and use it to heat their buildings. The payments are intended to bridge the gap between the cost of fossil fuel heat installations and renewable heat alternatives.
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	*Biogas capacity limits extended beyond 200kWh and energy from waste extended to include industrial and commercial waste.		*Biogas capacity limits extended beyond 200kWh and energy from waste extended to include industrial and commercial waste.

−	Equipment ~~must be of a certain capacity, have Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) or equivalent certification (if available) and~~ must use liquid or steam to deliver heat to spaces, water or processes.	+	Equipment must use liquid or steam to deliver heat to spaces, water or processes. MCS is not required for the non-domestic RHI.

	Payments are spread over 20 years, with the tariff depending on:		Payments are spread over 20 years, with the tariff depending on:
	*The type of technology.		*The type of technology.
	*The capacity of the technology.		*The capacity of the technology.
−	*The amount of ~~energy consumed~~.	+	*The amount of heat generated, as measured by class 2 heat meters.

	Tariffs can be found on the [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi/tariffs-and-payments Ofgem website].		Tariffs can be found on the [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi/tariffs-and-payments Ofgem website].
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	*Solar thermal panels (flat plate and evacuated tube for hot water only).		*Solar thermal panels (flat plate and evacuated tube for hot water only).

−	Tariffs depend on the technology adopted and have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over 20 years. Payments are made on a quarterly basis. See Ofgem, [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/domestic-renewable-heat-incentive Domestic RHI] for more information.<br/>	+	Tariffs depend on the technology adopted and have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over 20 years. Payments are made on a quarterly basis over seven years. See Ofgem, [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/domestic-renewable-heat-incentive Domestic RHI] for more information.<br/>

−	Applicants must first have a green deal assessment carried out, must install loft insulation if it is recommended, must have a domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and the renewable heating system must be certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.<br/>	+	Applicants must first have a green deal assessment carried out, must install loft insulation if it is recommended, must have a domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and the renewable heating system, and the installer, must be certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. The deemed heat use is taken from the EPC.<br/>

	NB A householder voucher scheme, the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme, which provided one-off payments to householders to help them purchase renewable heating technologies such as solar thermal panels, heat pumps and biomass boilers, closed on 31 March 2014 (ref gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/renewable-heat-premium-payment-scheme Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme]).		NB A householder voucher scheme, the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme, which provided one-off payments to householders to help them purchase renewable heating technologies such as solar thermal panels, heat pumps and biomass boilers, closed on 31 March 2014 (ref gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/renewable-heat-premium-payment-scheme Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme]).
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	*[https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi/tariffs-and-payments Ofgem website].		*[https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/renewable-heat-incentive-rhi/tariffs-and-payments Ofgem website].
	*Ofgem, [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/government-introduces-changes-non-domestic-renewable-heat-incentive Government introduces changes to Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive]. 28 May 2014.		*Ofgem, [https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/government-introduces-changes-non-domestic-renewable-heat-incentive Government introduces changes to Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive]. 28 May 2014.
		+	*Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Commercial.html Commercial RHI tariffs].
		+	*Summary of [http://www.gshp.org.uk/RHI_Domestic.html Domestic RHI tariffs].

	[[Category:Policy]]		[[Category:Policy]]
	[[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:Sustainability]]

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
	*Air source heat pumps.		*Air source heat pumps.
		+	*Biogas.
	*Biomass.		*Biomass.
	*CHP.		*CHP.