Research and analysis

RHI evaluation evidence report: biomethane installations

Findings from research into the biomethane installations accredited to the Renewables Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme with a focus on the impact of 2018 reforms to the scheme.

Documents

Evaluation of the reformed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI): biomethane synthesis report - PowerPoint version

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Annex A1: Biomethane applicant fieldwork

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Annex B2: Biogas applicant survey data tables

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Annex B3: Non domestic applicant survey data tables

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Annex D: Cost-effectiveness analysis

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Details

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) provides financial incentives to install renewable heating in place of fossil fuels. Reforms to the scheme introduced in 2018 focused on:

  • long-term decarbonisation
  • promoting technologies with a credible role to play in the transition
  • better value for money

This research evaluates the impact of the reforms on the achievement of scheme objectives, and in particular the role the reformed RHI played in the deployment of biomethane for injection to the grid. The evidence is based on:

  • RHI administrative data
  • applicant surveys
  • interviews
  • cost-effectiveness analysis

These findings are part of a wider evaluation of the RHI. Future reports will assess whether the reforms delivered against their objectives.

This evaluation is delivered by CAG Consultants, in partnership with Winning Moves, Hatch Regeneris, EREDA Consultants and UCL.

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Published 28 April 2020

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