GE FiT Scheme Terms and Conditions
Summary of Changes January 2024, v1.4
Section/clause | What has changed | Summary of change |
Definition of “Export Payment” | Updated to now include reference to Smart Meters | |
New definition | Added a new definition of “Smart Export” | Provides a definition for the actual amount of export calculated from the Smart Meter |
New definition | Added a new definition of “Smart Meter” | |
3.2.3 | Additional statement on meter reading reminders | Confirmation that Good Energy is not obliged to send meter reading reminders |
4.1.3 | Removal of wording which placed a restriction under the FiT Scheme on previously accredited equipment being used | The FiT Scheme no longer restricts use of previously accredited equipment being used therefore this restriction is no longer necessary. |
4.2.2 | Addition of storage device and Smart Meter installation to list of modifications | You will need to notify Good Energy of these additional types of modification which could affect eligibility |
4.2.4 (no change to B2B) | Removal of reference to checking Our records annually | Records may now be checked periodically but not necessarily annually |
New clause 7 “Storage Devices” | Additional clause inserted re. use of storage devices | Requirement to notify Good Energy of storage devices. Reference to requirement for isolation capability regarding payment |
8.3 | Additional wording in the Metering clause with reference to Smart Meters | Clarification that deemed export payments are not payable if a functional Smart Meter is installed because actual readings will be used in the calculation |
8.6 | Additional wording regarding photo verification to inspect meters | Good energy may request a photo verification to inspect the meters in accordance with FiT Scheme Rules |
8.7 | Additional wording inserted regarding abnormal meter reading process and fraud prevention | Refers to abnormal meter reading process pursuant to FiT Scheme Rules and that Ofgem’s fraud prevention team may be contacted. |
9.3 | Additional wording regarding Smart Meters | Confirmation that where a Smart Meter is providing export readings this arrangement will replace the deemed Export Payment |
9.4 | Addition of new clause referring to opting in and opting out of FiT Payments for export | Details of how to opt in and opt out of FiT Payments for export and associated process |
11.2 | Additional wording to Switching section regarding providing current export status | The new FiT Licensee should be provided with Your current export status. |
12.1 | Additional wording in the Moving Premises section referring to informing Good Energy | Change of ownership requirement to inform Good Energy if move home or business premises and provide a Generation Meter Reading om the day You move out. |
General | Due to the above changes, clause references have been updated throughout the Terms and Conditions |