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Renewable Heat Incentive

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Heating Scotland's Homes

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Heating Scotland's Homes

In a report published in the summer of 2020 it was revealed that 93.3% of Scotland’s heat is produced by oil and gas. This is very high, and means that despite being one of the best countries in Europe for clean power, Scotland is one of the worse for clean heat.

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Change to Domestic RHI - Relaxation of 12 Month Rule

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Change to Domestic RHI - Relaxation of 12 Month Rule

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BIES) have published a notice regarding the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The Document outlines the Government’s intention to relax the current ‘12 month rule’ where you have to apply for the RHI within 12 months of the commissioning date of your heat pump.

Gas Safety Week - Will Gas Boilers be a thing of the past in 10 Years?

Gas Safety Week - Will Gas Boilers be a thing of the past in 10 Years?

Not too long ago (15th-21st September) marked the 10th anniversary of Gas Safety Week, however heating experts are saying gas boilers could be a thing of the past in another 10 years from now.

Good Energy to Introduce First Home Heat Pump Tariff in the UK

Good Energy to Introduce First Home Heat Pump Tariff in the UK

Good Energy, the Chippenham-based 100% renewable power company has set out plans to launch a new flexible tariff for heat pumps in the Autumn. The idea behind the new tariff is to help customers make the most of the government’s recently announced £2bn Green Homes Grant scheme.

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Extension To Non-Domestic RHI Scheme For Projects Already Underway

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Extension To Non-Domestic RHI Scheme For Projects Already Underway

In a recent blog post we announced that the non-domestic renewable heat incentive (“RHI”) scheme was scheduled to close as planned in March 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the delays and uncertainty this has caused, the Government has listened to numerous industry voices, including Alto Energy, calling for mechanisms to extend the deadline in order to safeguard heat pump projects already underway.

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Non-Domestic RHI Set To Close In March 2021

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Non-Domestic RHI Set To Close In March 2021

Launched in 2011, the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) helps businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations meet the cost of installing renewable heat technologies. Now the scheme is set to close in March 2021.

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A National Retrofit Programme is Required to Deliver 2050 Goals

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A National Retrofit Programme is Required to Deliver 2050 Goals

If the UK is to meet the 2050 goals set by the Government then all housing in the UK must have zero carbon emissions from space and water heating, according to Rick Hartwig, Built Environment Lead at the institution of Engineering & Technology (IET).

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Why you should choose an MCS installer for your Heat Pump project

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Why you should choose an MCS installer for your Heat Pump project

Just like with any heating system installation, you want to make sure you’re working with a competent company. However, with heat pumps it is especially important to ensure they are designed and commissioned correctly for the building.

 

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