Friday, 18 March 2016
by sam

Changes to RHI will affect all participants

The Government has released a consultation document, announcing the reform of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). There are proposed changes that will be implemented in April 2016 and Spring 2017. At the moment, the government has not confirmed whether these changes will effect RHI eligible
Friday, 04 March 2016
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by Jenny Beynon

Sustainable Fuel Register is launched

Earlier in February, the Sustainable Fuel Register (SFR) was launched at Energy Now Expo 2016. This reporting scheme will bridge the gap between fuel sustainability reporting and non-wood fuel users, just as the BSL does for wood biomass fuels.
Friday, 19 February 2016
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by Tay Bishop

The future of BSL discussed by industry reps

I recently visited DECC, along with representatives from the wood fuel industry, to discuss our experiences with the Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) and ways in which it could be improved for the future.
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
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by Elisa Evans

RHI Biogas tariff degression

DECC have released the latest forecast for estimated, committed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) expenditure for the next 12 months. The ‘Biogas’ data from DECC’s forecast is applicable to AD clients, and it suggests that the Biogas combustion tariff will decrease by a minimum of 5% from 1 April 2016
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
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by Jon Swain

RHI will stay unchanged for another year

Installers hoping to receive the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for their new biomass, or other qualifying installations, will be comforted by a new announcement made by DECC on the medium term future of RHI. DECC have stated: “OFGEM will continue to run the RHI, under the current rules, during the
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
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by Jon Swain

Easy RHI compliance for non-wood fuels

Up to now, meeting the RHI sustainability requirements if you didn’t burn wood was difficult. However, after more than a year of discussion and proposals to DECC, we have secured their agreement to proceed with an alternative to the Biomass Suppliers List called the Sustainability Fuel Register (
Friday, 27 November 2015
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by Oli Coe

Governments spending review in a nutshell

The Government has published the autumn spending review. Here are the main points concerning energy.
Thursday, 26 November 2015
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by Jon Swain

Spending review is announced... RHI will continue

Yesterday’s spending review contained the Government’s financial plans for improved energy efficiency and renewable energy.  Although some detail is missing about how the measures will be achieved, the following points were made:
Friday, 20 November 2015
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by Jon Swain

Did you know this about the RHI scheme?

Having spent a couple of days at the Wood Heat Association Conference in Bristol recently, I thought I would share a few interesting snippets about the RHI scheme.
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
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by Tay Bishop

Be prepared for fuel sustainability

The fuel sustainability requirements for renewable heat incentive (RHI) are getting near. All participants should be aware that the regulations come into effect on 5th October, and will apply to all fuels used in accredited systems from this date.

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