MCS Review

[Worcester]

If you haven't got hold of your copy yet, get it here: http://www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/...ogeneration/2015-microgeneration-strategy.pdf

A couple of areas of note:

The scheme will be re-established as a free-standing, not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee. The MCS Steering Group should be in a position to report shortly on what the MCS company and its associated governance procedures will look like. In addition, the MCS Steering Group is currently reviewing the MCS installer requirements (MCS 001). MCS 001 sets out the requirements that installer companies must meet to receive certification. This covers relationships with customers and contractual requirements. As a result of the introduction of Feed-In Tariffs new business models for selling and installing microgeneration technologies have emerged which do not maintain the principle that the microgeneration technology vendor should hold the contract with the consumer. The MCS needs to consider how to take account of this. This is important to ensure that the consumer code requirements are adhered to and can be enforced in cases of mis-selling.

Government to ensure the MCS, Green Deal and Building Regulations Competent Person Scheme accreditation are compatible.

That'll help with the current LABC confusion

Generally IF it happens, it looks like a good document and good for us.

 

[TedM]

It's worth noting that this DECC strategy (a result of consultation earlier this year) only applies to England. For some reason Wales and Scotland are excluded - presumably because they have devolved governments. So there should be some additional strategy papers covering those areas soon - but don't hold your breath.