Householders and communities who install electricity generating technologies, such as small wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels, are now entitled to claim payments for the electricity they generate. Power from solar panels could earn you £900 a year, on top of a possible £140 reduction on your energy bill.
To find out more, visit the Energy Saving Trust website or call 0800 512012.
In October 2010 the Government announced that the RHI will be introduced in 2011/12. Further details, including tariff rates are expected by the end of 2010. The scheme will provide financial support for production of heat from renewable sources (solar water heating, ground source heat pumps etc).
See the Energy Saving Trust's RHI page for the latest information.
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