The Energy Act 2008 provides broad enabling powers for the
introduction of feed-in tariffs (FITs) for small-scale low-
carbon electricity generation, up to a maximum limit of 5
megawatts (MW) capacity - 50 kilowatts (KW) in the case of
fossil fuelled CHP. The FITs will be introduced through changes
to electricity distribution and supply licences. These
provisions are intended to encourage the uptake of small-scale
low-carbon energy technologies while the Renewable Obligation
(RO) continues to be the main support mechanism for large scale
renewables deployment. Greater deployment of small-scale low-
carbon technologies will: Small-scale low-carbon electricity
technologies include: FITs will guarantee a price for a fixed
period for electricity generated using small-scale low carbon
technologies. This will remove uncertainty for investors, reduce
the pay back period and increase the return on their investment.
We believe that the increased certainty that feed-in tariffs
provide will encourage individual households