Are You Eligible For The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme?

There are already so many benefits why you should switch to using renewable energy. There is a wide range of different methods and technologies of how you can do this, such a biomass wood fuel boilers. Using renewable energy is not only helping the environment, it can also save you money in the long run. 

The upfront installation costs may seem expensive, but after a few years most people see a substantial decrease in there heating bills. Governments also offer a Renewable Heat Incentive, this is where governments will pay you every quarter for seven years towards the cost of how much energy you use. If you combine this decrease with how much money you would normally pay for your gas bill  you will not be out of pocket. This financial incentive scheme is designed to encourage and promote the uptake of renewable heating as this better for the environment and reducing CO2 emissions.  Here is who, what and where you can apply for the Government funding.

Who can apply for RHI?

• Owner-occupiers, self-builders, private landlords and registered providers of Social Housing who have installed an eligible technology since 15th July 2009 can apply for RHI support (provided they meet eligibility criteria).
  
• Single domestic dwellings are covered.
  
• RHI support is not available to new build properties (other than self-build projects).
  

What technologies can I claim RHI support for?

• Biomass (wood fuelled) boilers
  
• Biomass pellet stoves with integrated boilers providing space heating
  
• Ground to water heat pumps
  
• Air to water heat pumps
  
• Solar thermal panels (flat plate or evacuated tube only) providing hot water for your home

Where can you apply? http://www.ofgem.gov.uk 

There are also many benefits to having your fuel stores containers read my previous blog to find out why: 
http://www.lion-biomass.co.uk/biomass-blog/10-reasons-why-a-shipping-container-is-perfect-for-your-biomass-store

Blog Post Written By Felicity Lawrence at Lion Containers (Biomass) Ltd