DECC continues support for ground source energy through the RHI

ESI welcomes the news announced by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) on Friday that the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Phase 1 is open for applications from today, Monday, 28th November. The announcement follows the successful passage through Parliament of the revised RHI regulations that were presented last week.

The support available under the RHI scheme remains under the administration of OFGEM. Further details can be found on the OFGEM website www.ofgem.gov.uk/rhi or their enquiries centre can be contacted on 0845 200 2122 or by email to RHI.Enquiry@ofgem.gov.uk. Guidance documents are available for download on their website.

Dr Alan Herbert, Director of Energy at ESI said “The governments continued support of Ground Source Energy through effective subsidies available under the RHI highlights their long term commitment to the technology. Working with ESI will ensure that your scheme design is efficient, reliable, and cost effective. The announcement on Friday gives confidence to the developers that Ground Source Energy is a sound commercial investment offering energy security and guaranteed long term returns. In the Energy Group at ESI, we look forward to taking advantage of this incentive and working with our clients to exploit the renewable energy beneath their feet.”

For further information on the system design services provided by ESI call Dr Alan Herbert on 01743 276100