The UK is experiencing a solar boom, with the first quarter of 2025 proving the strongest start to a year for certified solar PV installations on homes and businesses in more than a decade.  

The MCS Foundation has welcomed Dr Garry Felgate as its new CEO, to lead the MCS Group at a crucial time in the mission to decarbonise homes, heat, and energy.

The MCS Foundation has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to deliver a Heat in Buildings Bill, but has called for greater clarity and ambition on the rollout of heat pumps across Scotland. 

As part of The MCS Foundation’s work to achieve a carbon-free and future-proofed heating system for every home, we have been supporting the development and roll-out of the UK’s first dedicated heat pump apprenticeship.

The MCS Foundation is proud to launch an inspiring new campaign that brings you first-hand accounts from homeowners across the UK who have embraced heat pumps.

The Ambleside to Zero (AtoZ) initiative is an ambitious community-led project aimed at transitioning the town of Ambleside towards carbon neutrality by 2030.

The Big Solar Co-op project is laying the groundwork for a sustainable future by harnessing the power of community-driven solar energy.

We have opened our 2025 grants call and are looking to fund retrofit-related projects as defined as energy efficiency or renewable generation measures to a domestic building.

We welcome the Climate Change Committee’s recommendation for removing social and environmental levies from electricity, and for a 2035 phase-out date for new gas boilers. 

Government needs a public engagement strategy that includes trusted consumer champions to tackle a ‘greenlash’, think tank survey reveals.