Econergy Summary Guides
Commercial - Econergy RHI Summary of OFGEM Guidance.pdf
Domestic - Renewable heat incentive domestic.pdf
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
In order to meet energy targets of 15% of all energy consumed by renewable by 2020, the UK Government has introduced the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) - the first of its kind in the world.
The RHI is a guaranteed 20 year payment, for every unit of heat generated by your biomass boiler. So not only are you saving money on your heating bills by using a lower cost fuel, you will be paid for being green as well.
The tariff table will be reviewed by the Government, who will decide if the tariff levels need to be changed. The first review will take place in 2012.
The tariff level is set from the date of registration for the full 20 years, so to benefit from the high starting rates call Econergy NOW!
| Tarriff Name | Eligible Technology | Eligible Size kW nominal output thermal |
Tariff Rate* (pence/kWh) |
Tariff Duration (years) |
Support Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Biomass |
Solid Biomass (inc. |
up to 199 kW | Tier 1: 7.9 Tier 2: 2.0 |
20 years | Metered: Tier 1 applies annually up to tier break. Tier 2 above the tier break. The tier break is 1,314hr x installed capacity (kW) |
| Medium Biomass | Solid Biomass (inc. wood chip, wood pellet and wood logs) |
200kW to 999kW | Tier 1: 4.9 Tier 2: 2.0 |
20 years | Metered: Tier 1 applies annually up to tier break. Tier 2 above the tier break. The tier break is 1,314hr x installed capacity (kW) |
| Large Biomass | Solid Biomass (inc. wood chip, wood pellet and wood logs) |
1000kW and above | 1 | 20 years | Metering |
RHI payments are based on metered heat over a 20 year period. Good optimum performance design and quality equipment are therefore essential to maximise your returns.
From October 2012 all installation accredited must meet emission limits of 30 g/GJ for particulates and 150 g/GJ NOX. All Econergy boilers are already compliant without need for filters.
How to apply for accreditation and support
Accreditation for the RHI can be obtained from Ofgem, who are responsible for administering the scheme. Ofgem opened their doors for applications on Monday 28th November 2011, for industrial, commercial, public sector, not-for-profit and community installations.
Information on how to apply for support, plus detailed guidance documentation to help you through the process, can be found on Ofgem's website. For an overview of these guidelines please refer to Econergy's summary.
Alternatively you can contact their enquiries centre on 0845 200 2122 or by email to rhi.enquiry@ofgem.gov.uk.