The MCS Foundation has welcomed the findings of the ESNZ report, Retrofitting Homes for Net Zero. The report calls for the rebalancing of policy costs and reducing the cost of electricity relative to gas in order to support low-carbon heating. 

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.