The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2014

Ongoing obligations: changes affecting accredited domestic plants

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

40.—(1) A participant (“P”) must notify the Authority if, at any time in the tariff lifetime—

(a)P becomes aware that any of the information provided in support of the accreditation application for P’s accredited domestic plant is incorrect;

(b)the accredited domestic plant no longer generates heat for the RHI property;

(c)a replacement plant is installed which generates heat for the RHI property;

(d)any other plant is installed which generates heat for the RHI property;

(e)the RHI property is occupied for less than 183 days in any 12 month period after the RHI date for the plant, unless the Authority has provided a metering statement for the plant;

(f)the accredited domestic plant no longer provides heat for an eligible purpose;

(g)P becomes aware that P will not be able to comply with an ongoing obligation;

(h)P ceases to comply with an ongoing obligation;

(i)P, or another owner of the accredited domestic plant, intends to transfer ownership of all or part of the accredited domestic plant within 28 days;

(j)any change in ownership of all or part of the accredited domestic plant has taken effect;

(k)there is any other change in circumstances which may affect P’s eligibility to receive RHI payments; or

(l)any meter which is required under a metering statement for the accredited domestic plant is moved, is replaced, is reset or ceases to operate, be in good working order or be an eligible meter, or any eligible meters are added or removed.

(2) A notification under this regulation must be made within 28 days of P becoming aware of the circumstances to which the notification relates.