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Today I'm just gonna briefly look at the renewables heat incentive.
I have a much bigger but not tediously too long presentation. That I'm happy to email you. Please email fiona@so-ren.co.uk. Saving you from reading the 63 page eligibility document.
The domestic renewable heat incentive is a government scheme.
It encourages householders to heat their house using renewable technologies.
Households who install air source heat pumps, solar thermal systems and hybrids can receive
quarterly payments for 7 years as long as they adhere to the rules
this particular version of the scheme ends on the 31st of March 2022.
We don't know what comes after that.
applicants who commissioned the eligible heating system on or after the 1st March 2019.
were previously rejected for failing to meet the 12 month rule but
they can now re-apply for accreditation to the scheme.
your commissioning date is found on your MCS certificate.
There are 4 different types of technology that are covered.
Time spent researching and choosing your equipment and your installer could affect approval of your application.
Chosen makes and models must be certified by the MCS.
Meeting EN standards and being on the product eligibility list.
Domestic RHI is intended for single properties or dwellings.
Integrated offices at home are still eligible for the RHI if your EPC covers that space.
It outbuildings have a commercial use and are heated by their own EPC, you might be better applying to the non-domestic RHI.
You can't apply to both schemes.
You are not eligible if the property has a separate: business rates, address, council tax bill or EPC or is rented/let separately.
With regard to the actual heating system, all parts must be commissioned on the same date.
No relevant equipment can be second hand and relevant equipment can be found in the relevant parts table of the essential guide.
Consecutive RHI can only be applied for it a different type of technology is replacing that already installed.
The property you are installing the technology at must be occupied unless it is custom built or self built.
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to eligible for the scheme and receive the best performance from your technology.
loft an cavity wall insulation must be installed as recommended by your EPC.
if it's not possible to do so, there are some exemptions, i.e. listed buildings where improvements have been made, you will need to update your EPC confirming this.
double glazing etc is not required under domestic RHI.
With regard to meters, there are 2 types of meters that need to be installed and these usually refer heat pumps.
Metering is for performance or for payment.
Joint ownership of technology is permitted and this is managed through a joint ownership letter.
when you submit a complete application, that is when your tariff is determined.
You have 12 months to submit but factor in time needed to supply further information etc.
If ownership of the technology changes, notification must be made.
From the date of sale of a property, there is a 12 month window for the new owner to notify the change of ownership.
and whether the scheme should be continued.
annual declarations must be submitted within 28 days of receipt of request.
Payments can withheld due to compliance issues or if an investigation is required.
Accreditation can be revoked and payments permanently witheld if non compliance is confirmed.
Ofgem may audit your property at short notice.
With regard to replacements, the MCS certified components of your system are generally indoor or outdoor heat pump, biomass boiler, stove or solar collector.
If any of these parts are replaced, a completed product declaration form must be submitted to Ofgem.
A small presentation is available to help you work through the 63 page eligibility document. Please email fiona@so-ren.co.uk for a free copy.