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April 08, 2024
Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities
Local authorities are being invited to access funding and expertise to help get hundreds of thousands of homes insulated and have renewable energy installed, as part of a new pilot scheme.
Local authorities are being invited to access funding and expertise to help get hundreds of thousands of homes insulated and have renewable energy installed, as part of a new pilot scheme.
April 01, 2024
Gas boilers no longer allowed in new-build Scottish homes
March 14, 2024
“Extremely disappointing” – our reaction to delay of Clean Heat Market Mechanism
February 29, 2024
Fewer than 1 in 4 MPs believe UK will meet heat pump targets
February 14, 2024
MPs overwhelmingly back mandatory solar panels for new-builds
Eight in ten MPs (79%) support making solar panels mandatory for all new-build homes, according to a new YouGov poll released today.
Eight in ten MPs (79%) support making solar panels mandatory for all new-build homes, according to a new YouGov poll released today.
February 12, 2024
New trustees support mission to make every UK home carbon-free
February 08, 2024
Record year for Welsh heat pumps and solar panels
February 01, 2024
Zero-VAT boost for batteries and ground source heat pumps from 1 February
Battery storage installations in homes will receive a boost by being zero-rated for VAT from today, as will co-contracted works for ground source heat pumps.
Battery storage installations in homes will receive a boost by being zero-rated for VAT from today, as will co-contracted works for ground source heat pumps.
January 25, 2024
Record year for heat pumps and solar panels in Scottish homes and businesses
January 11, 2024
Record number of heat pumps installed in UK homes in 2023
January 02, 2024
One-in-four councils unable to enforce legal standards in private-rented homes
December 18, 2023
Huge boost for heat pumps with extra £1.5bn funding
The MCS Foundation has welcomed the announcement of an additional £1.5bn in funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to help households switch from fossil fuel boilers to heat pumps.
The MCS Foundation has welcomed the announcement of an additional £1.5bn in funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to help households switch from fossil fuel boilers to heat pumps.
December 13, 2023
Our response to Future Homes Standard consultation
December 11, 2023
Boost for batteries and heat pumps with zero-VAT announcement
November 22, 2023
Autumn Statement detail to be examined for boost to battery installations
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today must ensure a crucial opportunity to boost the number of battery storage systems across UK homes.
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement has today missed a crucial opportunity to boost the number of battery storage systems across UK homes.
November 15, 2023
Charity’s vision to make every UK home carbon-free
November 09, 2023
Apprenticeships key to unlocking Gen Z’s green potential
October 03, 2023
Market reforms could shield consumers from high electricity bills
September 20, 2023
Response to expansion of Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Responding to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement on key green policies, the MCS Foundation has deplored the weakening of the phase-out of gas boilers while welcoming the expansion of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to £7,500.
David Cowdrey, Director of External Affairs at the MCS Foundation, said:
“It is bitterly disappointing to see the government rowing back on…
Responding to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement on key green policies, the MCS Foundation has deplored the weakening of the phase-out of gas boilers while welcoming the expansion of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to £7,500.
September 19, 2023
Reaction: Rishi Sunak considering weakening planned phase out of gas boilers
September 12, 2023
First-ever heat pump apprenticeship receives Government funding
September 06, 2023
Hydrogen levy on energy bills dropped by Government
A levy of £120 that was due to be added onto all households’ energy bills has been removed from the Government’s Energy Bill following a vote in the House of Commons yesterday.
The Government’s proposed hydrogen levy has been highly controversial, attracting opposition from the Conservative Environment Network as well as right-wing Tories, opposition parties and fuel poverty…
A levy due to be added onto all households’ energy bills has been removed from the Government’s Energy Bill
August 14, 2023
2023 set to be a record year for renewables
August 01, 2023
Councils gain innovative grants to scale up green home upgrades
July 17, 2023
New report: France cuts heating emissions ten times faster than UK with heat pump roll-out
May 24, 2023
Grid can cope with increased electrification – new report
Net zero will require a transformation of the energy grid on a scale unseen since the 1960s – but these upgrades are possible and will bring huge benefits for UK homes, business and energy security, a new report has found.
An upgraded grid will allow millions of homes to install heat pumps and EV chargers, and will unlock…
Net zero will require a transformation of the energy grid on a scale unseen since the 1960s
May 02, 2023
Pioneering space tech to accelerate decarbonisation of housing
March 27, 2023
Majority of MPs back mandatory renewables for new homes
January 05, 2023
Commons inquiry reveals glaring gaps in Government’s energy strategy
Renewable energy experts MCS Charitable Foundation have welcomed the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC’s) sharp critique of the UK’s energy strategy that is published today.
The EAC’s new report highlights “significant gaps” in the Government’s approach to energy security. Notably, it criticises Ministers for missing “a crucial window of opportunity during the warmer months to accelerate…
Renewable energy experts MCS Charitable Foundation have welcomed the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC’s) sharp critique of the UK’s energy strategy that is published today.
December 19, 2022
Poll shows majority back key renewable measures on new builds
November 03, 2022
Consumer watchdog urged to investigate hydrogen boilers greenwash
September 26, 2022
New report shows fuel bills could rise 90% under Government’s hydrogen plans
July 07, 2022
MCS Charitable Foundation first Impact Report
This impact report reflects the MCS Foundation’s growth and establishment as an innovative and trusted partner to the private and public sectors in the challenge of decarbonising homes, heat and energy, detailing the first two years’ activity (April 2020 – March 2022).
The 28-page report tells major success stories, from closing the deal on campaigns like zero-rate VAT for…
This impact report reflects the MCS Foundation’s growth and establishment as an innovative and trusted partner to the private and public sectors