Renewable Heat Association and Ulster Farmers Union give evidence at Stormont

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee explores changes to Renewable Heat Incentive payments

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/northern-ireland-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/rhi-stormont-evidence-17-19/http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/northern-ireland-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/rhi-stormont-evidence-17-19/
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
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Renewable Heat Incentive, Renewable energy in Scotland, UFU, Energy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy in the United Kingdom, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy law, Renewable energy policy
Summary
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  • The Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No.
  • 2) Act, recently passed through parliament, made changes to the payment tariff rate for installations under the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, also known as the "cash for ash" scheme.
  • The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has criticised the new payment rate, warning that many farmers will face dramatic cash flow issues as a result.
  • The Renewable Heat Association of NI (RHANI) has expressed similar concerns about the effect of the payment reductions, suggesting that many businesses could face ruin.
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