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‘Skills for climate’ consultation launched
A new consultation has been launched to establish if the UK has the necessary skills base to deliver a low carbon economy over the coming ...
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Solar thermal given boost in STA policy win
Homeowners in England will be entitled to vouchers to install the technology under the Green Homes Grants scheme.
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UK renewable generation surged to new high in 2019
Renewable energy provided a record 37.1% of the UK’s electricity in 2019 – up from 33.1% in 2018, according to the latest government statistics.
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MCS quality assurance at heart of Green Homes Grants
The latest government update opening the new Green Homes Grant scheme up to domestic renewable technology installations including Heat Pumps and Solar Thermal, places&...
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Installation ease for Viessmann heat pump
Designed for ease of installation in the standard British heating system – the new Vitocal 100-A-air source heat pump, introduced by Viessmann, is ideal for the ...
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Domestic renewable installations more than double
The early signs of recovery witnessed in the UK’s domestic renewable energy installation market has positively continued into June as the country continues to ...
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New Heat Pump Guide to support UK Industry
The guide has been collaboratively crafted by MCS in partnership with Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC), Energy Saving Trust and Heat Pump Association (HPA). It ...
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Early signs of recovery for domestic renewable installations
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is reporting early signs of a recovery in the domestic renewable installation market.
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MCS hits back at Clean Heat Grant proposals
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has called for a review of the limited £100 million funding that government has provisionally made available for its proposed Clean ...
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Chancellor’s summer statement ‘a good first step’ to green recovery
With a full Budget to follow in the Autumn, Sunak said that the government wanted to deliver an economic stimulus package with “the environment at ...
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Solar panel installations to slash energy bills in Brighton
Brighton Council says that installations of solar panels on 500 households could help residents cut energy bills by up to £150 and reduce CO2 emissions by 300 tonnes ...
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Government set to ramp up smart meter installations
Annual milestones and a six month extension for energy suppliers is set to be part of a four-year policy framework set out by the government ...
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Installer webinars launched on new MCS scheme requirements
MCS is inviting installers to take part in a number of interactive webinar sessions designed to explain the impact of changes recently made to the ...
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Government urged to make £5bn green energy pledge
Business and public leaders from across the UK have united to call on government to pledge £5 billion towards retrofitting local renewable energy systems and energy ...
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STA calls for 2030 solar target
The STA is calling for the government to commit to a target of 40GW of solar capacity by 2030, in a letter to Alok Sharma, Secretary ...
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New heat pump technical standard published by HWA
The Hot Water Association (HWA) has published a new technical standard – ‘Hot water storage vessels for Domestic Purposes for use with Heat Pumps’, to ensure ...
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Signs of recovery for domestic renewable installations
The chief executive of MCS said he could see some early signs of recovery in the UK’s domestic renewable energy installation market as the ...
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MCS launches task force to shape RHI successor
It follows the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launching the ‘Future support for low carbon heat’ consultation, detailing its proposals for support ...
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UK’s largest solar park given green light
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has taken the decision to approve planning permission for Cleve Hill Solar Park, which is set ...
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MCS highlights essential Covid-19 guidance for installers
Since the pandemic hit the UK, MCS has been working hard to support its certified Installer base – regularly sharing updates and guidance as well as ...
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HHIC confirms that heating engineers are eligible for COVID-19 testing
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has confirmed that heating engineers working in the domestic and commercial sectors are eligible for COVID-19 testing.
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Checkatrade offers free affiliate membership for the rest of 2020
Checkatrade has announced that it will offer free affiliate membership until the end of 2020, in order to support installers and other businesses though the current ...
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Grant UK unveils new website features
Grant UK has incorporated a number of new features into its website to enhance user experience and increase the range of resources available to visitors.
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NIBE launches new heat pumps
NIBE Energy Systems has launched its new S Series of heat pumps which it says improves thermal comfort and saves energy, giving homeowners the opportunity ...
