The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme is a Government scheme which gives money to householders to help them buy renewable heating technologies. It will run in a similar way to the Boiler Scrappage Scheme whereby customers will get a fixed payment voucher for installing a renewable heating device.
Renewable technologies installed by Therma Rise that are covered by the RHPP are:
- Solar Thermal
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
It will run between 1st August 2011 to 31st March 2012.
Who can apply?
Anyone in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for Solar Thermal, no matter how you heat your home.
For Ground to Water, Air to Water or Water to Water Heat Pumps householders without gas central heating in England, Scotland and Wales can apply (in other words those who are not connected to the gas grid and currently rely on fuels such as oil, liquid gas, solid fuel or electricity for their heating).
All successful applicants will have to meet certain simple conditions such as basic energy efficiency measures (like installing wall and loft insulation and having energy efficient heating controls).
Once the equipment is up and running, the householder will be asked to fill in two customer surveys.
Some will be asked if they are prepared to have extra meters attached to their installation (free of charge) as government are keen to monitor and learn about how they are used in practice in various different circumstances and types of home.
How can you apply?
Householders can apply from 1st August to the Energy Saving Trust. If they meet the conditions they will receive a voucher. They then have a set number of months to redeem the voucher by returning a signed version with a copy of the invoice and a certificate from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. Householders will then have the money paid into their bank account. All installations must be complete and vouchers claimed by the expiry date on the voucher or 31st March 2012, whichever is sooner. No vouchers will be valid beyond 31st March 2012.
THIS IS A LIMITED OFFER AND ONCE THE £12M BUDGET LIMIT IS MET THE GOVERNMENT WILL STOP ISSUING VOUCHERS!
We advise householders to:
Get prepared now – check what energy efficiency measure are in place and what needs improving.
From today, customers can register an expression of interest with EST by contacting them at 0800 512 012.
Call us today to arrange a free technical survey and discuss what options are available to you.
