Written question asked by Jeff Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 29 March 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 March 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of further extending the deadline for completed applications to the Renewable Heat Initiative beyond 31 March 2022 in the context of supply chain issues delaying installation of heat pumps.

Answer: The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) has already been extended once and will now close on 31 March 2022. The legislation closing the RHI is now in force and there are no plans to repeal it. Heat pump installations that are not completed in time to apply to the RHI should be eligible for the grant scheme that is replacing the RHI, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, provided they meet the relevant eligibility criteria, and are commissioned on or after 1 April 2022.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 145901
Session: 2021-22
Subjects: Applications Heating Renewable heat incentive scheme Supply chains
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk