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flag Northern Ireland will end its flawed renewable heat scheme by April 2026, compensating participants with staggered payments and increasing tariffs starting November 2025.

flag Northern Ireland will close its controversial Renewable Heat Incentive scheme by April 2026, costing up to £196 million over 10 years to compensate participants. flag 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. flag A public inquiry found no corruption but cited poor oversight. flag Participants will receive staggered compensation instead of lump sums, with a tariff increase starting November 2025 to support the transition. flag Legislation will follow a public consultation, ending Ofgem’s role by April 2026 and enabling new carbon reduction initiatives. flag The closure fulfills a 2020 agreement and aims to balance fairness with fiscal responsibility.

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