The Department for the Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI) has released statistics showing approval rates and the number of renewable energy applications received in the most recent quarter, and launched a new financial support scheme for switching to renewable energy this week, entitled the Renewable Heat Initiative.
The DoENI writes:
If you want to switch from a conventional heating system to using a renewable heating source, you can get long-term financial support. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme is open to both non-domestic and domestic properties.
All households are encouraged to consider the advantages of switching to a renewable heating source.
Renewable heating sources include biomass (wood, straw, poultry litter or energy crops), heat pumps and solar thermal. If switching for your home, you’ll be able to get upfront assistance plus an annual payment over a seven-year period. The scheme will also support installations commissioned since 1 September 2010.
More information on the initiative
DoENI announcement in reduction of renewable energy applications (July to November 2014 quarter)
