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CHMM heat pump installs must be MCS-registered
MCS is an approved certification scheme for heat pump installations done as part of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM).
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MCS hits record number of certified renewable contractors
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for renewable energy technologies, now has over 5,250 contractors certified under the Scheme, the highest since it ...
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Installers invited to webinar on MCS changes
Core documentation has now been published on the redeveloped MCS.
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Clearer vision, quality installations: MCS’ lead role in raising industry standards
A pivotal role in raising standards and increasing consumer confidence.
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Opinion
Flexi-orb – what installers think
Find out what the first certified installers think of the new scheme.
Opinion
MCS welcomes Consumer Scotland ambition to protect decarbonising consumers
The independent body will recommend ways to better protect consumers.
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Redeveloping MCS: clearer, fairer, and more transparent
Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, explains how the redeveloped MCS will raise standards and improve processes for installers.
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New installer scheme to ‘drive standards and offer more market choice’
We caught up with Flexi-Orb creator, David Lindsay, during the official launch of the new scheme at this year's InstallerSHOW.
Opinion
ECO4 – the scheme
Mark Hyde of Ronnan Corporation (Energy) Ltd throws the textbook out of the window to share more detail about the ECO4 scheme.
Interview
Becoming MCS Certified – an installer perspective
Heat From Air Director Andy Norris gives an insight into the MCS certification journey.
Further Reading
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MCS surpasses 4,000 certified contractors
MCS has achieved a significant milestone with over 4,000 MCS-certified contractors, signalling a growing consumer trust in domestically sourced low-carbon energy solutions across the UK.
Special Report
MCS announces plans for scheme improvements
Future plans unveiled as MCS publishes consultation outcomes
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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.
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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.
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Simply Certification becomes the newest MCS certification body
Simply Certification joins MCS as the newest certification body, broadening our range of renewable energy standards. They'll be assessing air and ground source heat pumps, solar PV, and solar heating technologies, supporting the highest quality installations.
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MCS responds to installer feedback with consultation on scheme simplification
Certification should not be a barrier to industry entry, or a purely administrative burden to contractors.
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Caplor Energy receives B Corp accreditation
Caplor Energy Ltd. has announced that it has been accredited as a B Corporation (or B Corp).
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Industry body demands legal standard to avoid poor heat pump installations
CIPHE demands minimum legal standards for heat pump installations.
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The IAA becomes the first new MCS certification body in a decade
MCS has welcomed The IAA as its first new certification body to be appointed in over a decade.
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Futurebuild unveils its 2023 seminar programme by the industry for the industry
Futurebuild unveils its exciting 2023 seminar programme, which will be hosted in London.
