Viessmann has launched an online calculator to help consumers work out the most appropriate renewable technology for different homes, following the introduction of the government’s domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

Available via www.viessmann-rhi.co.uk, the company says the calculator takes just seconds to work out the savings, after users enter their postcode, property type and age, floor area, number of occupants and the age and type of the current heating system. Using this information, the sophisticated but easy-to-use interface displays the results, allowing the user to compare technologies to provide the best savings for their home. The results include the total RHI credit, the payback period and the annual CO2 and fuel savings compared to the current system.

Marketing director Darren McMahon said: “Consumers hear about lots of government incentives for reducing energy consumption on the news and feel that the ins and outs of the schemes can be difficult and confusing to navigate. Viessmann’s domestic RHI calculator will allow homeowners to look at different options in a clear and concise way, encourage them to invest in the lower long-term running costs that renewable technologies offer and significantly reduce their own carbon footprints.”