Greenwash? Eco-Bling? No, It’s Really FIT

Yesterday the Government finally announced its Clean Energy Cashback Scheme – or "feed-in tariff" – for small-scale low-carbon electricity generation, along with its plans to introduce similar incentives for low-carbon heating. Households should get an income and a cash saving. Better late than never or have we been greenwashed, again?

From 1 April householders and communities with renewable energy installations such as solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbines up to 5 MW will be entitled to claim payment for the electricity they generate, even if they only use it themselves. The level of payment depends on the technology and is linked to inflation. A typical 2.5 kW solar PV installation could offer homeowners a reward of up to £900 and save an additional £140 on their electricity bill.