Minister gives update on RHI
Ownergy attended a meeting at Portcullis House addressed by Charles Hendry who made some comments about the Renewable Heat Incentive.
Scott McLean, Marketing Director, Ownergy commented: "Speaking today at Portcullis House, Charles Hendry, Minister of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change, confirmed that the Government is looking seriously at the RHI and understands the benefits it can bring but that there are challenges in how to pay for it. This will be welcome words for the industry and all those who have or are considering investing in renewable heating systems as it shows that the scheme is still firmly on the Government's agenda.
"We agree that affordability and ensuring that households are not unfairly impacted are very important considerations. Given the uncertainty caused by the withdrawal of the LCBP grants, the Government must publish its consultation response as early as it can to give reassurance to the industry and consumers, businesses and other organisations. By putting forward their ideas on the RHI as soon as possible, the Government can also engage with all interested parties on the best way forward for this important renewable energy carbon reduction scheme."
