Development and Policy
Building a GB electricity network ready for net zero
One of the major challenges to reaching net zero is upgrading the grid so that it can cope with increased electrification. Energy experts Regen to undertook a comprehensive analysis of the state of the grid and what is required to upgrade it.
Analysing the state of the UK energy grid so that it can cope with increased electrification
Superhomes Rating Scheme
The National Energy Foundation SuperHomes project recognises the achievements of those who have gone the extra mile in the eco-refurbishment of their property.
Recognising householders who have gone the extra mile in the eco-refurbishment of their property
Accelerating Zero Carbon Heat in Scotland
WWF Scotland project assessing how regulation and incentives could be combined to rapidly accelerate the roll-out of zero and low-carbon heating in Scotland.
Assessing how regulation and incentives could be combined to rapidly accelerate the roll-out of zero and low-carbon heating in Scotland
Heat Pump Rollout in France and the UK: a Comparative Analysis
This report by the MCS Foundation assesses why the UK is lagging behind targets on heat pump deployment and sets out lessons the UK can learn from France in this area.
This report by the MCS Foundation assesses why the UK is lagging behind targets on heat pump deployment and sets out lessons the UK can learn from France in this area.
Hydrogen Costs – Cornwall Insight
This report, produced by renowned energy analysts Cornwall Insight, calculates the costs of blue and green hydrogen production, based on current and projected gas prices.
This report calculates the costs of blue and green hydrogen production, based on current and projected gas prices.
The Future of Home Heating: the roles of heat pumps and hydrogen
This research concluded that hydrogen infrastructure is not going to be viable for domestic heating applications at scale for at least the next decade.
This research concluded that hydrogen infrastructure is not going to be viable for domestic heating applications at scale for at least the next decade.
The Community Energy Revolution
Supporting the Local Electricity Bill drafted by Power for People which aims to make community energy a practical reality.
Supporting the Local Electricity Bill to make community energy a practical reality
Energy Sleeving Pool
Bristol City Council feasibility assessment exploring the concept of a ‘Sleeving Pool’ in order to help the local authority procure local renewable electricity at scale and create increased demand for local renewable energy sources.
Bristol City Council study exploring the concept of an energy ‘Sleeving Pool’
Exploring the Supply Chain of Renewable Energies
War on Want research project looking at the impact in the global south of extracting the raw materials needed for the production of renewable energy technologies
Looking at the impact in the global south of extracting the raw materials needed for renewable energy technologies
MCS Installations Database (MID)
The MCS Foundation funded a new responsive version of the MCS Installations Database which enables the reporting of trends.
Developing the MCS Installations Database so it can report key trends
Net Zero New Build – GHA Vanguard Networ
Working with the Vanguards network of 16 Local Authorities to accelerate the changes necessary to deliver net zero carbon new homes.
Working with local authorities to accelerate the journey to net zero carbon new homes
Green Finance Institute developing Property Linked Finance
The Green Finance Institute (GFI) aims to establish Property Linked Finance (PLF) in the UK.
The Green Finance Institute (GFI) aims to establish Property Linked Finance (PLF) in the UK.
Apply for grant funding
The MCS Foundation is open to funding a range of projects that advance our mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and low carbon technologies.
If you are seeking funding for a project that you think we could be interested in, please complete the enquiry form below, summarising what you are seeking to achieve and how this fits with our funding criteria.
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