Inspection programme for the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme

The Department has appointed Ricardo Energy & Environment to undertake the inspection programme for the non-domestic renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme. The inspection programme will commence on 21 August 2017 and will consist of both announced and unannounced inspections.

The inspection process

The inspection process will involve a technical check and business analysis of each installation. Where there are multiple installations on a site the business analysis will involve a holistic view of the site.

The following will be assessed for each installation:

• Compliance with the Scheme Regulations and supporting Scheme Guidance including the participant’s ongoing obligations and, in particular, assess:
  • if the heat is being used for an eligible purpose
  • whether there is any evidence of heat being wasted
• The business operation of each installation:
  • including, but not limited to, costs incurred and RHI income  generated;
  • if the heat use is economically justifiable (based on the amount of heat used for the purpose undertaken)*
  • if the energy management practices in place conform to industry standards and best practice.

All non-domestic RHI recipients have received notice (week commencing 14 August) that their sites will be inspected.

RHI inspection questions

Further information including questions and answers can be found at RHI inspection questions page.

* See Non Domestic RHI Guidance Volume 1 - Section 6 for definitions

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