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Northern Ireland will end its flawed renewable heat scheme by April 2026, compensating participants with staggered payments and increasing tariffs starting November 2025.
Northern Ireland will close its controversial Renewable Heat Incentive scheme by April 2026, costing up to £196 million over 10 years to compensate participants.
The program, launched in 2012, paid businesses and farmers to use wood pellet boilers, but flawed design allowed profits by paying more than fuel costs, contributing to a 2017 political crisis.
A public inquiry found no corruption but cited poor oversight.
Participants will receive staggered compensation instead of lump sums, with a tariff increase starting November 2025 to support the transition.
Legislation will follow a public consultation, ending Ofgem’s role by April 2026 and enabling new carbon reduction initiatives.
The closure fulfills a 2020 agreement and aims to balance fairness with fiscal responsibility.
Irlanda del Norte pondrá fin a su defectuoso esquema de calor renovable en abril de 2026, compensando a los participantes con pagos escalonados y aumentando las tarifas a partir de noviembre de 2025.