The Green Gas Support Scheme Regulations 2024

Amends/Commences: The Green Gas Support Scheme Regulations 2021

Comes into force: 4th June 2024

Jurisdiction: Great Britain

The Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) is extended until 31st March 2028. A number of changes aiming to encourage the use of heat pumps in the production of biomethane will come into force on 4th June 2024.

The formula used to calculate the biomethane eligible for tariff payments is amended, so heat supplied by eligible heat pumps and the electricity input to these heat pumps are no longer included in the deductions.

An eligible heat pump is an air and / or ground source heat pump that:

• Was first commissioned on or after 1st April 2023;

• Has an electricity meter that can measure the electricity supplied to the heat pump;

• Has been granted planning permission;

• Had no costs covered by a grant from public funds; and

• Is not powered by, or uses heat from a fossil fuel, gas or oil boiler.

To be considered eligible, heat pumps must be registered with the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority.

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