# The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Closure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, Regulation 4: Overview: closure of the scheme


These Regulations—
(a) close the renewable heat incentive scheme,
(b) convert existing accreditations under that scheme to closure accreditations,
(c) revoke all accreditations that are not converted, and
(d) provide for annual closure payments for installations with a closure accreditation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2026/9780338026613/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-renewable-heat-incentive-scheme-closure-regulations-northern-ireland-2026/regulation-4
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