Is the non-domestic RHI still available?

This scheme is closed to new applicants. The non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive ( RHI ) helps businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations meet the cost of installing renewable heat technologies.

Will the RHI scheme be extended?

On 11 March 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced as part of the Budget that the government intends to extend the DRHI for a further year to ensure continued contribution to our stretching Net Zero target. This means that the scheme will remain open to new applicants until midnight 31 March 2022.

What was the RHI scheme?

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a scheme formed by the UK Government, among other heat pump grants, to encourage private households, communities, and businesses to install renewable energy technologies for heating purposes, through financial support.

What replaces 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.

Who can claim RHI?

To be eligible for the RHI it has to have been installed within the last 12 months. That means no more than 12 months between the date of installation on that certificate, and the date on your application. The heat pump itself cannot be an air-to-air heat pump, these are not supported.

What is replacing the RHI scheme?

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. At the moment, the Government are proposing to make the Clean Heat Grant available for just two years ending in March 2024, and the funding is limited to £100m.

What will replace RHI grant?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government-proposed scheme to deliver grants of up to £6,000 towards heat pump installations in UK households. The scheme, which was known as the Clean Heat Grant, is intended to replace the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) from April 2022 to March 2025.

Is RHI available for new builds?

Yes, providing it is a self-build property. RHI is not available if you are a property developer or have bought a new-build property from a developer.

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 does the RHI extension mean for non-domestic projects?

The UK Government has announced a 14-month extension for non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme applicants to complete projects delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

What are the amendments to the non-domestic RHI scheme?

This guidance covers the amendments to the Non-Domestic RHI scheme and includes eligibility/ongoing requirements, Fuel and Measurement Sampling (FMS) and more. New RHI regulations have come into force that introduce a number of changes regarding Tariff Guarantees.

What is the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)?

The non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive ( RHI) helps businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations meet the cost of installing renewable heat technologies. Payments are made over 20 years and are based on the heat output of your system.

What does RHI stand for?

Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) The non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) helps businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations meet the cost of installing renewable heat technologies.