The tariff levels for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, due to commence next spring have been set at 7.3p/kWh for air source heat pumps; 12.2p/kWh for biomass boilers; 18.8p/kWh for ground source heat pumps and at least 19.2p/kWh for solar thermal. Householders will be able to invest in a wide range of technologies knowing how much the tariff will be. The scheme will be available to homeowners, private and social landlords, third-party owners of heating systems and people who build their own homes. Anybody who has installed a renewable heat technology since July 2009 and meets the eligibility criteria will be able to join.
The domestic RHI will support air-to-water heat pumps; biomass-only boilers and biomass pellet stoves with back boilers; ground and water source heat pumps; flat plate and evacuated tube solar thermal panels. As the government has tied up the scheme with the Green Deal, applicants will need to have a Green Deal assessment before submitting their application and meet minimum loft (250mm) and cavity wall insulation requirements.
