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April 01, 2024
Gas boilers no longer allowed in new-build Scottish homes
Gas boilers will no longer be allowed to be installed in new-build homes in Scotland as of today, 1 April.
Gas boilers will no longer be allowed to be installed in new-build homes in Scotland as of today, 1 April.
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
February 12, 2024
New trustees support mission to make every UK home carbon-free
The MCS Foundation has welcomed two new trustees as the charity steps up its work to make every UK home carbon-free.
The MCS Foundation has welcomed two new trustees as the charity steps up its work 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
January 25, 2024
Record year for heat pumps and solar panels in Scottish homes and businesses
2023 saw more certified heat pumps and solar panels being installed in Scottish homes and businesses than ever before, with an 18% jump on the previous record set in 2022.
2023 saw more certified heat pumps and solar panels being installed in Scottish homes and businesses than ever before, with an 18% jump on the previous record set in 2022.
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
December 13, 2023
Our response to Future Homes Standard consultation
The Government has today announced proposals within its Future Homes Standard to ban fossil fuel boilers and “hydrogen-ready” boilers from new build homes in England from 2025.
The Government has today announced proposals within its Future Homes Standard to ban fossil fuel boilers and “hydrogen-ready” boilers from new build homes in England from 2025.
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
November 15, 2023
Charity’s vision to make every UK home carbon-free
Reforming the electricity market is essential to delivering a cost-effective, stable, net zero-ready energy system, according to a new report published today.
The document from leading energy market experts Cornwall Insight urges the government to change the way electricity is transmitted and sold, to encourage investment and reduce the risk of higher energy bills.
The report warns…
Reforming the electricity market is essential to delivering a cost-effective, stable, net zero-ready energy system, according to a new report published today.
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
September 19, 2023
Reaction: Rishi Sunak considering weakening planned phase out of gas boilers
Reacting to news that Rishi Sunak is considering watering down the 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
August 14, 2023
2023 set to be a record year for renewables
Records broken for solar panel and heat pump installations in first six months of 2023
UK on track for nearly a quarter of a million homes installing certified renewables this year
“The future lies in renewables, not oil and gas”, say experts
More households are installing heat pumps and solar panels in the UK…
More households are installing heat pumps and solar panels in the UK than ever before, with a 62% jump compared to last year, new data from the official standards body for renewable technologies shows.
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
May 02, 2023
Pioneering space tech to accelerate decarbonisation of housing
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Cutting-edge space technology: a new tool in race to decarbonise housing
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Leeds selected for test flight and aerial thermal imaging mapping to show heat loss from homes in unprecedented detail
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Game-changing data: proof of concept could pave the way for nationwide Roll-out to address climate emergency
A pioneering space technology has been deployed for the first time in the UK to map heat loss from houses.
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
December 19, 2022
Poll shows majority back key renewable measures on new builds
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More than three times as many people want renewable energy like solar panels and heat pumps to be mandatory than oppose it [1]
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Legislation covering new homes should require developers to install renewables, urge experts
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Environmental and fuel poverty charities say public opinion is behind heat pumps
An overwhelming majority of people think all new-build homes should not be connected to the gas grid and should have renewable energy instead, according to new YouGov survey results released today.
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
February 24, 2022
Remove VAT on home energy measures to cut bills and reduce emissions
Representatives from environmental organisations, builders, solar companies and energy groups are asking the Chancellor to help people struggling with historically high energy bills by removing VAT on domestic energy efficiency measures and zero carbon technologies.
The group delivered the ‘Making Zero Carbon = Zero VAT’ report to Treasury officials using dispatch-style boxes. It calls for the up to…
Representatives from environmental organisations, builders, solar companies and energy groups are asking the Chancellor to help people struggling with historically high energy bills by removing VAT on domestic energy efficiency measures and zero carbon technologies.