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FE Peacock becomes a Microgeneration Certification Scheme accredited installer of photovoltaic panels(29/11/2010)
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is an independent scheme that certifies microgeneration products and installers in accordance with consistent standards. It is designed to evaluate microgeneration products and installers against robust criteria, providing greater protection for consumers. FE Peacock Construction Ltd, part of the Larkfleet Group, has enhanced its ability to produce low carbon buildings by becoming an MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accredited installer... [more]
Yorkshire Energy Services achieves Microgeneration Certification Scheme accreditation (11/10/2010)
The National Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MSC) is an independent scheme that certifies both microgeneration products and installers, evaluating them against robust criteria that is designed to provide greater protection for consumers and drive high standards across the industry. Companies that do not have the quality MSC accreditation are not able to offer their customers access to the Clean Energy Cashback feed-in-tariff that rewards householders for generating their own energy. Hud... [more]
SASIE registers with ELECSA's Microgeneration Certification Scheme(31/05/2010)
Solar and Sustainable Installation Engineers Ltd (SASIE) has become one of the first companies to register with ELECSA’s Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). With a team of six engineers, Sasie specialises in the supply and installation of renewable energy systems for clients in the private, commercial and local authority sectors. The company is MCS accredited for solar thermal, photovoltaic, ground source heat pumps and micro wind turbine technologies. That means they can access grant... [more]
HETAS offers installer accreditation on the Microgeneration Certification Scheme(23/03/2010)
Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is designed to build consumer confidence in the growing sector of microgeneration technologies, by ensuring installation companies and products meet robust standards. The government backed scheme will certificate both products and installers for renewable technologies. By using MCS approved products and installers, consumers will be able to access grants towards the cost of installing renewable technologies. HETAS now offers installer accreditation ... [more]
Government grants available for public sector and charitable bodies implementing solar technology(02/09/2009)
Mitsubishi Electric PV modules use solar cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity, allowing for reductions in both property running costs and environmental impact. Government grants are now available for public sector and charitable bodies enhancing their environmental profile with solar technology from Mitsubishi Electric. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) modules produced by the company are now eligible for grants of up to 50% towards installation costs. The grants fall under the Mic... [more]
Low Carbon Building Programme Phase 2 extended until April 2011(10/06/2009)
The Low Carbon Building Programme Phase 2 has been extended until April 2011. Following the latest budget announcement, an additional £45 million has been allocated to the LCBP, £35 million of which has been directed to Phase 2, the public sector stream. This sees the scheme extend from July 2009 until April 2011 to continue to support renewable technologies’ development until the introduction of the Feed-in Tariffs and the Renewable Heat Incentive. Dimplex can now help even more schools, ho... [more]
ELECSA extends certification scheme for renewables(30/03/2009)
ELECSA has launched a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for contractors installing renewable technologies in domestic properties. ELECSA already runs a Part P registration scheme for electrical contractors, and is now extending their straightforward approach to certification for renewables. The primary aim of the MCS is to provide consumers with confidence and protection, by guaranteeing that microgeneration products and installers who carry the mark meet robust quality standards. T... [more]
DIUS paves the way forward for small and micro wind turbines(13/02/2009)
Wind powered microgeneration is predicted to become common place over the next few years, with turbines being installed on thousands of existing domestic and commercial buildings, as well as being incorporated into many new builds. It has been estimated that by 2050 small scale wind generation could reach 15GW of electricity and account for 6% of the UK's total electricity demand thus reducing the country's CO2 emissions by about 4%. TUV NEL has been awarded a contract by DIUS (Department for... [more]
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