Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Our team of experts can help organisations obtain non-domestic RHI tariff payments, which, over the life of the system, can be significant.

Our non-domestic RHI service includes:

• Metering consultancy advice on installation and heat metering to minimise the chance of delays in the application process or costly re-engineering to achieve approval.
• The Independent Report on Metering Arrangements (IRMA) which is required where there are ineligible heat use/losses such as external pipework, additional fossil fuel generators and for certain larger installations.
• Heat Loss Assessment (HLA) calculations can be provided which will determine if heat losses may be disregarded or deducted, and potentially reduce the number of costly heat meters installed.
• Complete application service for your RHI approval.
• Quarterly performance and output reports required for sustainability self-reporting necessary to claim your RHI subsidy payments.
• Supporting you through the auditing process should Ofgem request to audit your application.
• Additional support when needed for the system covered throughout the duration of the scheme.

Our team of experts has extensive experience in the non-domestic RHI application process. A comprehensive application service will ensure that payments can be obtained without unnecessary delays. This takes the pressure off your technical team leaving them to concentrate on delivering the best design and installation. Typically, the service includes:

• Early stage advice on how to get the most out of the RHI, selecting the most appropriate renewable technology and setting the best available tariff.
• Documentation assembly and presentation in Ofgem’s approved format.
• Heat metering technical support and advice for design and installation.
• Independent Report on Metering Arrangements (IRMA) where required.
• Guidance on remote monitoring and data acquisition systems, especially useful for applications over multiple sites.
• Uploading information onto the Ofgem RHI Register.

IRMAs are required to accompany an RHI submission on all but ‘standard’ metering installations. The report can be key to getting RHI approval and can only be carried out by an unbiased and impartial engineer who meets specific criteria. Our experienced and qualified engineers will provide all the necessary support to ensure a comprehensive report is submitted to Ofgem.

For more information, simply call us on 01908 690018 or contact us.

Our RHI specialist consultant has authored the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Guide to Good Practice: Heat Metering. This has become the industry-recognised standard for a procedure of particular importance in the context of the RHI. The guide is available from BESA online.