What is MCS Installer Certification?
The UK is committed to delivering its share of the EU target for 20% of energy from renewable sources by 2020.
Achieving our targets could provide £100 billion worth of investment opportunities and up to half a million jobs in the renewable energy sector by 2020.
50% of all our energy is used for heating and hot water and 75% of domestic households' energy consumption is for heating and hot water. The UK's renewable energy strategy aims for 12% of heat to come from renewable sources. Currently under 5% of UK electricity comes from renewable sources. It is estimated that 30% of our electricity may be delivered from renewables with 2% from small-scale electricity generation.
What is the MCS Accreditation Scheme ?
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is an independent scheme that certifies microgeneration products and installers in accordance with a set of quality standards. It is designed to provide a minimum level of protection and assurance to consumers as well as a sign of quality to be boasted by MCS Installers.
The MCS Scheme therefore provides renewable consumers with a guarantee that the installer they use and the product they choose meet a high minimum standard which has been tested by an independant MCS Certification body. By choosing an MCS Certified Installer and MCS Accredited product this allows consumers and businesses to access government grant funding schemes including The Renewable Heat Incentive, Green Deal and Feed in Tariffs.
MCS has also become a sign of quality in the commercial and social sectors with many tenders now requiring MCS Accreditation as a minimum standard from an Installers bidding for Renewable projects. Sales & Marketing organisations involved in the MCS Process are now also required to meet the Standards of MCS & REAL to provide further protection to consumers.
