News
January 20, 2026
Warm Homes Plan – our response
15 January 2026, Edinburgh: A new report reveals the majority of Scots want to see bold action to transition away from fossil fuel heating within the next decade.
21 January 2026, London: Responding to the publication of the Warm Homes Plan, Garry Felgate, CEO of The MCS Foundation, said: “The Warm Homes Plan reaffirms the Government’s commitment to clean heat and energy, and the additional funding to help more households access affordable energy in their homes is extremely welcome.”
January 15, 2026
Three in five Scots support ending new fossil fuel boiler installations from 2035
January 06, 2026
2025 was a record year for renewables. 2026 must be the year to scale up
November 26, 2025
The MCS Foundation responds to budget
November 20, 2025
Response to delay in Heat in Buildings Bill
Read David Cowdrey, Director of External Affairs at The MCS Foundation’s response to the Scottish Government’s announcement that a Heat in Buildings Bill will not be introduced in the current session of the Scottish Parliament.
Read David Cowdrey, Director of External Affairs at The MCS Foundation’s response to the Scottish Government’s announcement that a Heat in Buildings Bill will not be introduced in the current session of the Scottish Parliament.
November 19, 2025
Heat pump skills competition puts UK warm homes ambition at risk, warns new report
November 16, 2025
Beyond Bills: New report reveals homeowners’ motivations for energy efficiency upgrades
November 14, 2025
The MCS Foundation responds to speculation about the future of heat pump schemes
12 November 2025 (London): 54 MPs, MSPs, Peers, and charities have today called on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut the cost of electricity in the Autumn Budget by moving social and environmental levies off electricity bills.
14 November 2025 (London): The MCS Foundation has said that continued funding and delivery of Government incentives, including the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, is critical. The Government must ensure that the upcoming Budget on 26 November reflects this.
November 12, 2025
Over 50 MPs and charities urge Chancellor to cut cost of electricity in Autumn Budget
November 06, 2025
New report explores what motivates heat pump technicians to become trainers
November 06, 2025
Scottish Government must introduce Heat in Buildings Bill urgently
October 31, 2025
Response to higher Clean Heat Market Mechanism targets
26 August 2025
Low public awareness and perceived lack of incentives are discouraging British households from switching to time-of-use energy tariffs, even if this switch could save them money, a new report by The MCS Foundation reveals.
More than two in five households (41%) say they are unlikely or very unlikely to switch to tariffs which offer…
Garry Felgate, CEO of The MCS Foundation, has welcomed higher targets under year two of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism.
October 29, 2025
Response to Carbon Budget Delivery Plan: action needed to reduce electricity costs
September 30, 2025
Biomethane not feasible for replacing fossil gas at scale
August 26, 2025
Households could lose £375 annually due to low uptake of flexible energy tariffs
26 August 2025
Low public awareness and perceived lack of incentives are discouraging British households from switching to time-of-use energy tariffs, even if this switch could save them money, a new report by The MCS Foundation reveals.
More than two in five households (41%) say they are unlikely or very unlikely to switch to tariffs which offer…
Low public awareness and perceived lack of incentives are discouraging British households from switching to time-of-use energy tariffs, even if this switch could save them money, a new report by The MCS Foundation reveals.
July 25, 2025
Heat pumps lead on homeowner satisfaction
July 04, 2025
Onshore wind strategy: our response
July 03, 2025
European Heat Pump Association latest data: our response
June 30, 2025
The MCS Foundation Welcomes Solar Roadmap
The MCS Foundation has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Solar Roadmap.
June 11, 2025
The MCS Foundation Welcomes Funding For Warm Homes Plan
June 09, 2025
Homeowners need clear advice on the benefits of home energy efficiency improvements, new report says
June 06, 2025
The MCS Foundation welcomes Future Homes Standard
The MCS Foundation has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the vast majority of new homes will have solar panels and heat pumps under the Future Homes Standard.
June 02, 2025
The MCS Foundation welcomes three new trustees
May 22, 2025
MCS Foundation welcomes ESNZ call for removal of policy costs on electricity
April 22, 2025
Best start to a year for rooftop solar panel installations in more than a decade
April 07, 2025
The MCS Foundation welcomes new CEO
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.
April 03, 2025
Scottish Government urged to provide clarity and ambition in new Heat in Buildings Bill
March 28, 2025
Straight from the Source
February 26, 2025
The MCS Foundation responds to Seventh Carbon Budget
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.
January 23, 2025
Nearly half (48%) think net zero transition is happening to them, not with them, polling finds
November 27, 2024
Three quarters of UK adults believe solar panels should be mandatory on new homes
November 21, 2024
Government plans to increase heat pump deployment welcomed
November 20, 2024
Increase incentives to ramp up heat pump deployment: new report
The growth of the solar PV sector offers lessons for accelerating heat pump deployment, a new report by MCS and The MCS Foundation argues.