What is the current RHI?
The RHI annual payment is calculated by multiplying the previous figure by the current RHI tariff (20.89 p/kWh for ground source heat pump).
Will RHI be extended?
On 11 March 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced as part of the Budget that the government intends to extend the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive ( DRHI ) Scheme for an additional year until 31 March 2022 and introduce a third flexible allocation of Tariff Guarantees on the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat …
Is the RHI ending?
The Domestic RHI is due to close to new applicants on 31 March 2022. Once commissioned, payments will be made for 7 years. The Non-domestic RHI is due to close to new applicants on 31 March 2021.
Why is RHI ending?
In 2018, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) concluded that the RHI had failed to provide value for money for the £23bn it was set to cost taxpayers. The Committee on Climate Change has suggested that the UK would require 15 million homes to be fitted with heat pumps or hybrid heat pumps by 2035.
What do biomass boilers run on?
Biomass boilers run on various types of wood fuel such as wood pellets, logs and wood chips. The fuel choice is often made by taking into account availability of the fuel source, storage space and individual needs. The high quality of biomass fuel is fundamental for long functioning and efficiency of your boiler.
What is replacing RHI?
When the RHI scheme ends in March 2022, it will be replaced by the Clean Heat Grant – this scheme is due to start a month later, in April 2022.
What will replace the non-domestic RHI?
The non-domestic RHI will be directly replaced by the Green Gas Support Scheme, which will increase the proportion of green gas in the grid through support for biomethane injection.
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.
Is biomass cheaper than oil?
Biomass fuel is significantly cheaper per kW than oil and electricity and slightly cheaper than gas. And, if you have a supply of free wood, your fuel costs could disappear completely.