FAQs

Evaluation of all aspects of the scheme to ensure it is working well and delivering its objectives and contribution to the Renewable Energy Strategy.

Chapter 6 of the government’s RHI announcement says under

Reviews

We intend to monitor and evaluate the RHI closely to ensure that it delivers our ambitious plans for renewable heat. It is the Government’s intention that that the scheme remains open to new installations until at least 2020, therefore we will have opportunities to make changes to improve its operation. In particular we will: monitor uptake under the scheme; progress towards the 2020 renewables target; cost-effectiveness; fraud prevention; and how well the administrative processes are working.

Reviews will look into all of the tariff setting elements, as well as other aspects of the scheme (e.g. eligibility, metering etc). Reviews will not just be an opportunity to review tariff levels [for future not existing installations] but to also look at other aspects of the scheme to ensure that it is operating effectively.

Just as the RHI on introduction will be set out in legislation, any changes made to the scheme will also need to be set out in legislation and be subject to Parliamentary approval.