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Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)

MCS is an industry-led scheme but also includes consumer representation. It includes the following 3 elements:MCS Logo

  • Product Certification
  • Installation Company Certification
  • Consumer Code of Practice which meets the Office of Fair Trading requirements. The REAL Assurance Code is currently the only approved code. See http://www.realassurance.org.uk

MCS approves microgeneration products and installation companies against robust standards.

An MCS installation company must join an approved consumer code of conduct which seeks to ensure that consumers wishing to install microgeneration units in their homes have the necessary confidence and service standards to help them make an informed choice.

The MCS offers third party certification which gives greater confidence about the quality, durability and safety of installations and a route for complaints.

MCS supports installations under the Feed-In Tariffs and is likely to have a role to play in the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive. MCS standards and the full list of approved installation companies and products are available on the MCS website. Through this, consumers can choose an approved installation company and product to ensure they benefit from the protection the scheme offers.