RHI and low-tech / small scale domestic biomass dependant heating?

[julian]

Im just wondering how the RHI may apply to things like domestic log burners / rayburn powered central heating systems etc?

Will it be similar to the FITs scheme, where only larger scale, more expensive, approved installer schemes will be elegiable, or might it be more encompasing?

Thank you,
Julian

[rondurrans]

You will find the 'current' position here:-

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Generate-your-own-energy/Financial-incentives/Renewable-Heat-Incentive-RHI

&

http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/meeting_energy/renewable_ener/incentive/incentive.aspx

[julian]

Thank you.  Nothing to set asside my pessimism just yet then!

[Tombo]

Im just wondering how the RHI may apply to things like domestic log burners / rayburn powered central heating systems etc?

Will it be similar to the FITs scheme, where only larger scale, more expensive, approved installer schemes will be elegiable, or might it be more encompasing?

Thank you,
Julian

No the RHI specifically excludes wood burners. I agree with this decision as you'd get people claiming the RHI and running them on coal.  I think the various threads about using PV excess to heat water has increased my cynicism.

[Ted]

DECC decided to exclude such appliances on the grounds that they are used to make homes too hot and that some wood burners are merely installed for their aesthetic value in that people burn wood just so that they can look at the pretty flames.  It would be quite laughable if it weren't true.

[Brandon]

Yet I have been led to believe that MCS registered boilers are eligible for the PHP.

The Broseley fires evolution series of sealed system boilers are due their accreditation any day.

[spaces]

No the RHI specifically excludes wood burners. I agree with this decision as you'd get people claiming the RHI and running them on coal.  I think the various threads about using PV excess to heat water has increased my cynicism.

Talking cynicism here, cars running on lpg are termed 'low emission' and can enter congestion tax zones for free, whether or not they happen to be on gas at the time. Almost as daft as allowing a Prius through for free! Yet an older Golf doing 60mpg and running on waste carbon-neutral fuel is charged, as well as paying £200+ a year in road tax. Why? Becuase the person in the Golf has the brains not to pay through the nose every few years on a new/ish car, so helping fill Westminster's coffers.