Feed-In Tariffs scheme accreditation deadlines: proposed changes
Download the full outcome
Detail of outcome
Having considered the feedback and evidence, government has decided to:
- provide a 12-month extension to all hydro installations with initial accreditation deadlines falling on or after 1 October 2020
- increase to 12 months the 6-month extension granted to all installations with initial accreditation deadlines falling between 1 March and 30 September 2020
Visit legislation.gov.uk for the Feed-In Tariffs (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No2) Order 2020.
Detail of feedback received
We received 50 responses from a range of groups including:
- trade associations
- community groups
- installers
- developers
- financiers
- manufacturers
- consultants
- Ofgem
All respondents welcomed and fully supported the 12-month extension for hydro installations with initial accreditation deadlines falling on or after 1 October 2020.
Evidence was also provided on the effectiveness of the existing 6-month extension in the current circumstances.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The Feed-In Tariffs (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Order 2020 provides projects at risk of missing their accreditation deadlines between 1 March to 30 September 2020 with a 6-month extension to complete commissioning and accredit under the scheme.
This consultation sets out proposals to assist hydro projects at risk of missing their initial accreditation deadlines after 30 September 2020. We’re seeking views on whether the current 6-month extension provided for the imminently affected projects will be sufficient to allow them to complete commissioning and accredit.
See the BEIS consultation privacy notice.
Please do not send responses by post to the department at the moment as we may not be able to access them.
Documents
Last updated 9 September 2020 + show all updates
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Link to Feed-in Tariffs (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Order 2020 Statutory Instrument added.
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Government response published.
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First published.