Microgeneration certification scheme - Revision history

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	The [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ Microgeneration Certification Scheme] MCS was launched in 2007 as a Government backed scheme, in April 2018, the Scheme transferred to the MCS Service Company Limited, and the MCS Charitable Foundation. Today it forms a key element of the current Government Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), and other funding mechanisms, requiring installers to be certified by the scheme and also to use products recognised by MCS via the Product Eligibility List (PEL).		The [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ Microgeneration Certification Scheme] MCS was launched in 2007 as a Government backed scheme, in April 2018, the Scheme transferred to the MCS Service Company Limited, and the MCS Charitable Foundation. Today it forms a key element of the current Government Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), and other funding mechanisms, requiring installers to be certified by the scheme and also to use products recognised by MCS via the Product Eligibility List (PEL).

−	In July 2023 the MCS website ~~confirmed that there are~~ over 3,~~500~~ MCS ~~qualifies~~ installers in the UK. The Product Eligibility List (PEL) lists products that meet MCS standards and is published by Ofgem, currently there are just under 3,000 products covering air, ground and water source heat pumps as well as biomass boliers.	+	In July 2023 the MCS website contained just over 4,000 MCS qualified installers in the UK. The search function of the website to find installers can be found here [https://mcscertified.com/find-an-installer/ https://mcscertified.com/find-an-installer/]

−	~~and has nearly 2~~,000 ~~currently registered installers~~. The ~~scheme has played an important part in the growth~~ of the ~~installation of renewables in homes and small businesses in the UK, helping~~ to ~~drive up standards~~.	+	MCS website also contains products that meet MCS standards currently containing just over 65,000 products. The search function of the website to find products can be found here [https://mcscertified.com/product-directory/ https://mcscertified.com/product-directory/]

−	is a ~~quality assurance scheme supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. It accredits renewable microgeneration technologies~~ which are ~~used to produce heat~~ and ~~electricity~~. ~~The Microgeneration certification scheme also certifies microgeneration product installation companies~~, ~~based on a set~~ of ~~installer standards and requirements~~.	+	The Product Eligibility List (PEL) is a shorter list which is published by Ofgem these list products that meet MCS standards, but are specifically air, ground and water source heat pumps as well as biomass boilers. There are currently there are just under 3,000 products covering these areas, all of which are recognised by the current Boiler Upgrade Scheme. .

−	Some of the financial incentives that are on offer by the government, ~~such as~~ the Feed-In tariff and the Renewable Heat Incentive require confirmation of accreditation to the Microgeneration Scheme.	+	Some of the financial incentives that are on offer by the government, previously the Feed-In tariff and the Renewable Heat Incentive (now closed) and today the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) require confirmation of accreditation to the Microgeneration Scheme of product and installer, as well as requiring an up to date EPC.

−	= Technologies covered by the scheme =	+	= Technologies covered by the MCS scheme =

	The Microgeneration certification scheme covers the following electricity producing technologies which have a capacity of up to 50kW and heat producing of up to 45kW:		The Microgeneration certification scheme covers the following electricity producing technologies which have a capacity of up to 50kW and heat producing of up to 45kW:

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ Microgeneration Certification Scheme] MCS was launched in 2007 as a Government backed scheme, on April 20 2018, the Scheme transferred to the MCS Service Company Limited, and the MCS Charitable Foundation. Today it forms a key element of the current Government Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), and other funding mechanisms, requiring installers to be certified by the scheme and also to use products recognised by MCS via the Product Eligibility List (PEL).	+	The [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ Microgeneration Certification Scheme] MCS was launched in 2007 as a Government backed scheme, in April 2018, the Scheme transferred to the MCS Service Company Limited, and the MCS Charitable Foundation. Today it forms a key element of the current Government Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), and other funding mechanisms, requiring installers to be certified by the scheme and also to use products recognised by MCS via the Product Eligibility List (PEL).

−	In July 2023 the MCS website confirmed that there are over 3,500 MCS qualifies installers in the UK. The Product Eligibility List (PEL) ~~now~~ lists just under 3,000 products ~~coving~~ air, ground and water source heat pumps ~~aswell~~ as biomass boliers.	+	In July 2023 the MCS website confirmed that there are over 3,500 MCS qualifies installers in the UK. The Product Eligibility List (PEL) lists products that meet MCS standards and is published by Ofgem, currently there are just under 3,000 products covering air, ground and water source heat pumps as well as biomass boliers.

	and has nearly 2,000 currently registered installers. The scheme has played an important part in the growth of the installation of renewables in homes and small businesses in the UK, helping to drive up standards.		and has nearly 2,000 currently registered installers. The scheme has played an important part in the growth of the installation of renewables in homes and small businesses in the UK, helping to drive up standards.
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	For information about changes to the MCS, see: Microgeneration Certification Scheme 2020.		For information about changes to the MCS, see: Microgeneration Certification Scheme 2020.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki.~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* BSRIA domestic hot water heat pumps testing.		* BSRIA domestic hot water heat pumps testing.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ Microgeneration ~~certification scheme~~] is a quality assurance scheme supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. It accredits renewable microgeneration technologies which are used to produce heat and electricity. The Microgeneration certification scheme also certifies microgeneration product installation companies, based on a set of installer standards and requirements.	+	The [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ Microgeneration Certification Scheme] MCS was launched in 2007 as a Government backed scheme, on April 20 2018, the Scheme transferred to the MCS Service Company Limited, and the MCS Charitable Foundation. Today it forms a key element of the current Government Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), and other funding mechanisms, requiring installers to be certified by the scheme and also to use products recognised by MCS via the Product Eligibility List (PEL).
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		+	In July 2023 the MCS website confirmed that there are over 3,500 MCS qualifies installers in the UK. The Product Eligibility List (PEL) now lists just under 3,000 products coving air, ground and water source heat pumps aswell as biomass boliers.
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		+	and has nearly 2,000 currently registered installers. The scheme has played an important part in the growth of the installation of renewables in homes and small businesses in the UK, helping to drive up standards.
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		+	is a quality assurance scheme supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. It accredits renewable microgeneration technologies which are used to produce heat and electricity. The Microgeneration certification scheme also certifies microgeneration product installation companies, based on a set of installer standards and requirements.

	Some of the financial incentives that are on offer by the government, such as the Feed-In tariff and the Renewable Heat Incentive require confirmation of accreditation to the Microgeneration Scheme.		Some of the financial incentives that are on offer by the government, such as the Feed-In tariff and the Renewable Heat Incentive require confirmation of accreditation to the Microgeneration Scheme.
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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-6-renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable Heat Incentive].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-6-renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable Heat Incentive].

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-6-renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable Heat Incentive].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-6-renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable Heat Incentive].

−	[[Category:~~Policy~~]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	It is possible to find a list of accredited installers from the [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/consumers/installer-search MSC Installer List] and for products, from the [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/consumers/product-search MSC Product List].		It is possible to find a list of accredited installers from the [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/consumers/installer-search MSC Installer List] and for products, from the [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/consumers/product-search MSC Product List].
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		+	= Reform =
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		+	For information about changes to the MCS, see: Microgeneration Certification Scheme 2020.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-6-renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable Heat Incentive].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-6-renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable Heat Incentive].

−	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	* Biomass.		* Biomass.
	* Ground source heat pump.		* Ground source heat pump.
		+	* Renewable Energy Consumer Code RECC.
	* Solar photovoltaics.		* Solar photovoltaics.
	* Solar thermal.		* Solar thermal.

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	* Renewable energy.		* Renewable energy.
	* Making the most of renewable energy systems DG 531.		* Making the most of renewable energy systems DG 531.
		+	* Microgeneration Certification Scheme 2020.
	* Micro CHP.		* Micro CHP.
	* Micro grid.		* Micro grid.

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	It is possible to find a list of accredited installers from the [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/consumers/installer-search MSC Installer List] and for products, from the [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/consumers/product-search MSC Product List].		It is possible to find a list of accredited installers from the [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/consumers/installer-search MSC Installer List] and for products, from the [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/consumers/product-search MSC Product List].

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

		+	* BSRIA domestic hot water heat pumps testing.
	* Microgeneration.		* Microgeneration.
	* Non-domestic building services compliance guide.		* Non-domestic building services compliance guide.
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	* Wind turbine.		* Wind turbine.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-energy-climate-change Department of Energy and Climate Change].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-energy-climate-change Department of Energy and Climate Change].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	The Microgeneration certification scheme covers the following electricity producing technologies which have a capacity of up to 50kW and heat producing of up to 45kW:		The Microgeneration certification scheme covers the following electricity producing technologies which have a capacity of up to 50kW and heat producing of up to 45kW:
−	*Air source heat pumps.	+
−	*Exhaust air heat pump.	+	* Air source heat pumps.
−	*Gas absorption heat pump.	+	* Exhaust air heat pump.
−	*Biomass.	+	* Gas absorption heat pump.
−	*Ground/water heat pump.	+	* Biomass.
−	*Micro combined heat and power.	+	* Ground/water heat pump.
−	*Pitched roof installation kit.	+	* Micro combined heat and power.
−	*Solar photovoltaics.	+	* Pitched roof installation kit.
−	*Solar thermal.	+	* Solar photovoltaics.
−	*Solar assisted heat pump.	+	* Solar thermal.
−	*Wind turbines.	+	* Solar assisted heat pump.
		+	* Wind turbines.

	= Certification =		= Certification =
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Microgeneration.	+
−	*Non-domestic building services compliance guide.	+	* Microgeneration.
−	*Domestic building services compliance guide.	+	* Non-domestic building services compliance guide.
−	*Renewable energy.	+	* Domestic building services compliance guide.
−	*Micro CHP.	+	* Renewable energy.
−	*Micro grid.	+	* Making the most of renewable energy systems DG 531.
−	*Feed-In tariff.	+	* Micro CHP.
−	*Renewable Heat Incentive.	+	* Micro grid.
−	*Air source heat pumps.	+	* Feed-In tariff.
−	*Biomass.	+	* Renewable Heat Incentive.
−	*Ground source heat pump.	+	* Air source heat pumps.
−	*Solar photovoltaics.	+	* Biomass.
−	*Solar thermal.	+	* Ground source heat pump.
−	*Wind turbine.	+	* Solar photovoltaics.
		+	* Solar thermal.
		+	* Wind turbine.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-energy-climate-change Department of Energy and Climate Change].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-8-feed-in-tariffs-scheme Feed-In tariff].
−	*[http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/mcs-standards/mcs-standards MCS Standards].
−	*[http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ Microgeneration certification scheme].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-6-renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable Heat Incentive].

−	[[Category:Policy]]	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-energy-climate-change Department of Energy and Climate Change].
−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-8-feed-in-tariffs-scheme Feed-In tariff].
		+	* [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/mcs-standards/mcs-standards MCS Standards].
		+	* [http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ Microgeneration certification scheme].
		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies/2010-to-2015-government-policy-low-carbon-technologies#appendix-6-renewable-heat-incentive-rhi Renewable Heat Incentive].
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		+	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	*Renewable energy.		*Renewable energy.
	*Micro CHP.		*Micro CHP.
		+	*Micro grid.
	*Feed-In tariff.		*Feed-In tariff.
	*Renewable Heat Incentive.		*Renewable Heat Incentive.