The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2014 No. 1413

Metering in respect of new applications for accreditation in relation to ground source or air source heat pumps

16.  After regulation 17A insert—

“Metering in respect of new applications for accreditation in respect of ground source or air source heat pumps

17B.— (1) This regulation applies to any ground source heat pump or air source heat pump in respect of which an application for accreditation is made on or after the third relevant date.

(2) Where this regulation applies, the following meters must be installed—

(a) such electricity meters as will enable the seasonal performance factor of the heat pump to be determined to the satisfaction of the Authority;

(b) in the case of a ground source heat pump, where that heat pump is capable of simultaneous heating and cooling, such metering as will enable the heat drawn from the ground, including water in the ground, or from surface water, to be measured.”.