The MCS gives consumers the guarantee that certified microgeneration products and the installers of those products have conformed to a rigorous set of standards. To qualify for financial incentives such as the Low Carbon Buildings Programme, both the microgeneration product and the installer must carry the MCS mark (PLEASE NOTE: Solar Thermal products can also be certificated under the Solar Keymark scheme please follow the link to be directed to the CEN Keymark website).

Our homes account for around 27% of the UK's carbon emissions, a major cause of climate change. Many consumers want to increase their energy efficiency and contribute to a low carbon economy. Microgeneration offers a range of technically advanced low carbon and renewable technologies that will help to:

* provide consumers with energy sources that use existing natural resources;

* contribute to the future security of our energy supply;

* contribute to a low carbon economy;

* reduce reliance on energy imports; and

* addressing fuel poverty by reducing the cost of energy.

These pages can help you to find out more information on microgeneration, the range of technologies available as well as cost and planning implications. Use the navigation items to the left to scroll through these areas. Please check the FAQ's section for any questions you might have.