News
Baxi appoints new head of public health
Baxi welcomes James Matthews, from Polypipe, as the new head of public health.
installers
News
New solar PV training launched for installers
Marley has launched a new solar PV training course.
News
UK public overwhelmingly backs exit from Fossil Fuel Treaty
New poll by Global Justice Now reveals that 9 out of 10 UK residents believe it's time for the UK to leave the Energy Charter Treaty, a move that could have significant climate and policy impacts.
News
The National Retrofit Hub welcomes new board member
The National Retrofit Hub board has welcomed a new board member from the UK Green Building Council.
Case Study
Sustainable case study at Deer House
isoenergy tackles the challenge of creating a heating solution that blends seamlessly with nature's beauty at the 360m² Deer House in this case study.
News
UPOWA extends solar PV partnership with Bargate Homes
UPOWA and Bargate Homes are extending their partnership, installing solar PV panels in residential developments to create energy-efficient, sustainable homes over the next three years.
News
New skills partnership aims to upskill 230 retrofitters with bootcamps
WMCA teams up with The Retrofit Academy to empower 230 local retrofitters. With £34M Govt. funding, 3,000 homes will get greener makeovers.
News
Community hospital becomes first in UK to achieve 100% carbon neutrality.
Rye Memorial Hospital is the UK's first community hospital to achieve carbon neutrality.
News
Heat training grant available with Grant UK
The Heat Training Grant now covers air source heat pump qualification at Grant UK’s Training Academy
News
Good Energy launches ‘green home stories’ to celebrate the success of heat pumps
Oxfordshire couple Paul and Anne transformed their home by switching to a heat pump, slashing energy bills and enjoying a newfound comfort. Their success story is part of Good Energy's 'Green home stories' campaign, inspiring a cleaner and greener future
News
Vauxhall bridges government gap in EV charging with charge point partners
Vauxhall teams up with charge point operators to address absent local government EV charging strategies.
Opinion
A Day in the Life… MCS’ Lucy McKenzie
Lucy McKenzie, a technical officer at MCS, provides insights into her daily routine in the renewable energy sector.
News
Octopus launches free energy when sun and wind peak
Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks have introduced 'Power-ups,' offering free energy during sunny and windy periods.
News
Concerns as Boiler Upgrade Scheme falls short of targets
The sluggish performance of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) due to low application numbers for heat pump subsidies highlights concerns about the shortage of trained installers in the UK, prompting calls to shift focus towards encouraging manufacturer-funded installer training to support heat pump adoption and net zero goals.
News
Four tips for delegating responsibility and getting the relaxing holiday you need
Fergus provides four tips for business owners to delegate effectively and enjoy a relaxing holiday: ensure stand-ins understand admin systems, use job progress monitoring, manage invoicing, control inventory, and utilise remote monitoring.
Guide
Getting started with ground source heat pumps
A guide to transitioning from traditional heating solutions to ground source heat pumps.
News
UK on track for best year ever for renewable energy
MCS data reveals that 2023 is a record-breaking year for solar panels and heat pumps in the UK. More households are going green, with installations up 62% compared to last year.
News
AceOn shortlisted for premier export award
Congratulations to AceOn, a UK renewable energy and battery specialist, has been shortlisted for the exporter of the year title at the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards.
News
Heat pump training centre launched for installers in Scotland
NIBE Energy Systems has partnered with Energy Saving Trust, Energy Skills Partnership, and South Lanarkshire College to open a mobile heat pump training facility in Scotland, focusing on training opportunities in remote areas to support decarbonisation and net zero goals.
News
TÜV Rheinland joins MCS to provide solar panel certification
TÜV Rheinland (China) Ltd. has become the first Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) product certification body outside Europe, focusing on the certification of solar panel products in the UK, with plans to expand into heat pump technology in the future.
News
Ideal Heating launches first UK heat pump production line as part of £60m net zero drive
Ideal Heating has launched its first UK heat pump production line as part of a £60m investment in low carbon technologies.
News
MCS consultation receives cross-industry response
MCS's six-week consultation on its redevelopment received a substantial response from industry stakeholders, which will shape the future of renewable energy and heating technologies.
Opinion
Driving the UK’s heat pump revolution: the power of policy
Phil Hurley, managing director of NIBE Energy Systems Ltd, sheds light on how policy intervention can not only enhance but accelerate the momentum in the heat pump market.
Opinion
Unlocking the Heat Pump Revolution: Embracing a Bright Future
Embracing the #HeatPumpRevolution! 🌱 Charlotte Lee of the Heat Pump Association dives deep into the future of heat pumps. With growing demand, industry transformations, and government support, our sustainable future looks promising.