FAQs
When will air-source heat pumps be eligible for the RHI?
The government has suggested they should be included in Phase 2 from 2012.
It has also indicated they will be included in the Renewable Heat Premium Payment.
Chapter 4 of the government's RHI announcement says
Air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps will not be supported from the outset, as more work is needed to better understand the costs associated with the technology and, for air to air heat pumps, we have not yet developed a means of measuring direct air heating, as we have for water and steam. Subject to the successful conclusion of the work and affordability, we will look to extend eligibility for air to water source heat pumps from 2012.
