Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Launched by the Government in April 2014, the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive pays homeowners quarterly a fixed tariff for every kilowatt of power they produce of Biomass Energy.

Launched in 2011 the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Initiative is for commercial, public or industrial premises. It provides a subsidy, payable for 20 years, to commercial businesses that use self-produced Eco-Energy.

Once Future Energy has fitted and commissioned your qualifying Eco-Energy System you apply for a Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which enables you to join the RHI Scheme.

The RHI scheme is available for customers who have the following systems installed:

• Biomass boilers
• Biomass pellet stoves with integrated boilers
• Ground to water heat pumps
• Solar thermal systems
• Air to water systems

The scheme has certain criteria that you must adhere to such as all biomass fuel that you use must be obtained from an approved supplier on the Biomass Suppliers List.

Once you have your chosen system installed, you will receive a quarterly tariff payment for every kilowatt-hour of heat that is generated from the system. These payments are paid for seven years. You can install multiple systems and receive payments for each of the systems that you use.

The total amount that you will receive depends on what technology you install and the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of your home.

If a sustainable energy system appeals to you and you want to find out which is the right one for you, our team is always happy to offer advice and guidance as needed. Contact us using the form below for more information.