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<p>Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) are supported under both the non-domestic and
domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). We have increased the non-domestic tariff
for GSHPs to 8.7 pence per kilowatt hour (p/kWh) for tier 1 (i.e. the first 1,314
hours of renewable heat produced per year) and 2.6p/kWh for tier 2 (subsequent heat
produced). The level of support for GSHPs under the domestic scheme is 19.1p/kWh.</p><p>We
are aware of the industry’s concerns that the RHI is not supporting as many GSHPs
as might be expected; and we are considering what action could be taken. My officials
are already discussing this issue with industry, and will continue to do so as options
are developed. However, any decisions which involve changes to RHI support will be
dependent on the outcome of the Spending Review later this year.</p>
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