Feed-In Tariff - What is it, are you eligible and how to claim

Microgeneration is high on the carbon saving agenda right now, and receiving lots of news coverage. As the manufacturer of Baxi Ecogen, the only Dual Energy System on the market, Baxi understands how important it is to be able to claim the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) so you can start enjoying the benefits as soon as you have your appliance installed.

What is the Feed-in Tariff?
The Feed-in Tariff or FiT is a fixed payment for the electricity you generate in your home, whether you use it yourself or export it into the national electricity grid. FiT is made up of two parts:

Generation tariff - a fixed payment per kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity generated, regardless of whether it is used by you or exported. For Baxi Ecogen Dual Energy System the generation tariff is 10p per kWh

Export tariff - an additional payment for each kWh you export back to the national grid. For Baxi Ecogen this is 3p per kWh and is index linked.

How to get FiT
Baxi has put together a simple step by step guide to claiming the Feed-in Tariff for the Baxi Ecogen Dual Energy System. It can be found at baxiecogen.com

Step 1 Check the installer is MCS certified. MCS stands for Microgeneration Certification Scheme. You can find an MCS certified installer on the Baxi website, installers.baxi.co.uk/ or visit the MCS website (microgenerationcertification.org/) to search for an installer in your area.

Step 2 Check that the product is MCS certified. Baxi Ecogen Dual Energy System is MCS certified, making it eligible for the Feed-in Tariff.

Step 3 Obtain the MCS certificate from the installer. This certificate verifies the installation of your microgeneration system and confirms its eligibility for the Feed-in Tariff. It needs to be presented to your chosen FiT supplier so that they can complete the registration process. You should receive the certificate from your installer within two weeks of the installation. If you don't, contact them and request it.

Step 4 Choose your Feed-in Tariff supplier. Once you've got your MCS certificate, you can apply for FiT from your chosen electricity provider. You can either contact your existing provider to discuss the process for claiming FiT or visit baxi.co.uk/products/suppliers-who-offer-feed-in-tariff.htm for details of other providers.

You will need to provide your electricity provider with a copy of the MCS certificate. You will also need an approved generator meter, which will have been fitted by the installer when your Baxi Ecogen was installed.

Once your electricity provider has processed your application, you will start to receive FiT payments. These will be paid quarterly in arrears and will appear on your electricity bill, and will also include credit for any electricity you have exported.

What is Baxi Ecogen dual energy system?

Baxi Ecogen dual energy system provides efficient gas central heating and hot water like any other wall hung gas boiler and also generates electricity for use in the home.

does not require planning permission

does not rely on the weather or building orientation

is easy to install as a replacement for your existing boiler

can help to reduce your fuel bills and carbon emissions

MCS certified so is eligible for the Government's Feed-in Tariff

your electricity supplier will pay you for every kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity generated and an export tariff every kWh of electricity you export back to the grid

For more information on Feed-in Tariffs or Baxi Ecogen dual energy system, visit baxiecogen.com.