Murdo Fraser MSP has welcomed the high uptake of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme across Perth and Kinross, Fife, Stirling and Clackmannanshire.
7,640 renewable heating systems have been installed across Scotland since the financial incentive scheme was introduced in April 2014 – including 945 across the Mid-Scotland and Fife region.
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (Domestic RHI) is a financial incentive to promote the use of renewable heat. Switching to renewable heating systems can help reduce carbon emissions and heating costs for households.
Murdo met with representatives from Ofgem E Serve, the energy regulator’s delivery arm, which administers this scheme on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Murdo was pleased to learn that Scotland is at the forefront of uptake across Great Britain, with 1.4 applications per 1000 people in Scotland compared to the GB average of 0.6.
Murdo Fraser MSP said:
“In Perth and Kinross nearly a third of all households are not on the gas grid and the installation of this type of technology becomes even more important for rural residents.
“It is great to see nearly 1000 households across the Mid-Scotland and Fife region access the Domestic RHI scheme. The scheme will especially benefit those who aren’t on the gas grid as they are likely to save money on their energy bills.
“I would encourage anyone in Perth and Kinross, Fife, Stirling and Clackmannanshire who has not looked into the Domestic RHI scheme to go on to Ofgem’s E Serve website.”
Managing Director Chris Poulton said:
“The Domestic RHI is a world-first scheme which E-Serve has a great track record in delivering for DECC and also the devolved administration in Northern Ireland. I would encourage anyone who is interested in the scheme to visit our website www.ofgem.gov.uk/domesticrhi and read our Essential Guide for Applicants.”