# The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Closure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, Regulation 18: Eligible purposes


(1) Heat is generated for an eligible purpose if it is—
(a) used in a building—
(i) for the purposes of a trade, business, profession or other economic or institutional activity, or
(ii) for the purposes of heating more than one domestic premises,
(b) used otherwise than in a building for either of the following purposes carried out on a commercial basis—
(i) cleaning,
(ii) drying.
(2) Heat is not generated for an eligible purpose where, in the Department’s opinion, it is generated solely for the purpose of obtaining an annual closure payment.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation “domestic premises” means single, self-contained premises used wholly or mainly as a private residential dwelling where the fabric of the building has not been significantly adapted for non-residential use.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2026/9780338026613/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-renewable-heat-incentive-scheme-closure-regulations-northern-ireland-2026/regulation-18
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