The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has just released the results of the consultation into RHI reforms. While we take time to digest all 161 pages, a summary of the main points is below.
The consultation proposed several changes to the existing non-domestic RHI scheme, which the Government intends to implement in spring 2017.
Small, medium and large biogas has continued its tariff nose dive with another 25% reduction for all sizes; not surprising as this technology is more than 400% over budget.
Biomethane has been reduced by 10%.
Small biomass has had another nibble from its tariff with another 5% reduction.
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Existing tariff (p/kWh) |
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The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have just announced the tariffs that will apply to the Non Domestic RHI scheme from 1st October 2016.
Biogas will have 25% degression for all sizes; the current forecast for biogas projects is more than 3 times over budget.
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Existing tariff (p / kWh) |
DECC have just announced the tariffs for the Non Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, which will be effective from 1st July 2016.
Small biomass, continuing to be hit by the degressions, will be decreasing by 10%.
Biogas, however, has been subject to a 15% reduction across all categories (Biomethane injection and biogas combustion). Biogas combustion is currently 3 times over its budget allocation and will continue to be reduced in further quarters.
Medium size biomass, and all other technologies, have not had any change to their tariffs.
On the 3rd March 2016, the Government released a consultation document outlining proposals for the reform of the Domestic & Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
Whether you are an existing RHI participant, or in the early stages of considering an RHI eligible installation, these proposals may affect you. The proposed changes will be implemented in April 2016 and Spring 2017.
Here is a summary of the changes that will be implemented in April 2016:
