Regulation 46 Changes affecting whether accredited domestic plants must be meteredI1
England, Wales and Scotland
F1Subject to paragraphs (1B) and (1C) and regulation 2A(3) and (4), this regulation applies where—
a metering statement has not been provided for an accredited domestic plant;
the Authority has reviewed the accreditation of an accredited domestic plant under regulation 45 or has carried out an investigation under Part 10; and
the Authority considers that, were an accreditation application made in respect of the accredited domestic plant on the date on which the Authority concluded its review or investigation, regulation 13 would require the heat generated by the plant to be metered.
For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the exception for eligible new-build properties in regulation 13(4A) does not apply.
This regulation does not apply in relation to an accredited domestic plant if—
regulation 43A applies; and
the Authority grants an exemption under that regulation in relation to the plant.
Paragraphs (2) to (6) of this regulation apply in relation to an accredited domestic plant if—
regulation 43A applies; and
the Authority does not grant an exemption under that regulation in relation to the plant.
Where this regulation applies—
the heat generated by the plant must be metered; and
no RHI payment may be made for the accredited domestic plant until the Authority has provided the participant F4and, where there is an assignment, the NRI with a metering statement under paragraph (5).
The Authority may require the participant to provide a statement from a certified installer who was responsible for, or checked, the installation of any meters installed in respect of the plant—
confirming that each eligible meter is installed in accordance with the metering requirements; and
stating whether the eligible meters are installed in accordance with paragraph (2), (3) or (4) of regulation 15, or paragraph (2), (3), (4) or (5) of regulation 16.
If eligible meters are positioned in accordance with paragraph (3) or (4) of regulation 15 or paragraph (3), (4) or (5) of regulation 16, the participant must make an authorisation application.
The Authority must provide the participant F5and, where there is an assignment, the NRI with a metering statement if it—
is satisfied that the requirements in regulation 14 are met; and
has given authorisation, if applicable.
RHI payments for the accredited domestic plant are calculated in accordance with—
regulation 27 for the period commencing on the tariff start date and ending on the date on which the Authority—
received the notification under regulation 40;
received the notification under regulation 44B where there is an assignment; or
commenced its investigation under Part 10;
regulation 28 for the period commencing on the date on which the Authority provides the participant F7and, where there is an assignment, the NRI with a metering statement and ending on the tariff end date.
No RHI payments are payable for the period commencing on the day after the date on which the Authority received the notification under regulation 40 F8or regulation 44B which led to the review under that regulation, or commenced its investigation under Part 10, and ending on the day before the date on which the Authority provides the participant F9and, where there is an assignment, the NRI with a metering statement.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in reg. 46(1) substituted (1.4.2022) by The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/159), regs. 1(3), 18(a)
- F2
Reg. 46(1A) inserted (24.3.2016) by The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/257), regs. 1, 25
- F3
Reg. 46(1B)(1C) inserted (1.4.2022) by virtue of The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/159), regs. 1(3), 18(b)
- F4
Words in reg. 46(2)(b) inserted (22.5.2018) by The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/610), regs. 1, 19(a)
- F5
Words in reg. 46(5) inserted (22.5.2018) by The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/610), regs. 1, 19(a)
- F6
Reg. 46(6)(a) substituted (22.5.2018) by The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/610), regs. 1, 19(b)
- F7
Words in reg. 46(6)(b) inserted (22.5.2018) by The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/610), regs. 1, 19(a)
- F8
Words in reg. 46(7) inserted (22.5.2018) by The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/610), regs. 1, 19(c)
- F9
Words in reg. 46(7) inserted (22.5.2018) by The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/610), regs. 1, 19(a)
Commencement
- I1
Reg. 46 in force at 9.4.2014, see reg. 1