About Us
WELCOME FROM CEO
MCS, and the industry it works with, face interesting times.
The UK domestic renewable energy sector has radically changed since our organisation was formed in 2007. Since then nearly 1.2 million homes have been fitted with renewable energy technology and the cost of installations has dropped by approximately 65%.
Whilst hugely positive, these changes have led to some immediate challenges for us and our sector, as the UK Government has amended its renewable energy policies away from consumer incentives.
VISION
To see MCS certified products and installations in every UK home and community.
MISSION
To give people confidence in low-carbon energy technology by defining, maintaining and improving quality.
VALUES
1. We are expert – ensuring quality through robust technical knowledge
2. We are inspiring – helping to reshape energy in UK homes and communities
3. We are collaborative – working with industry and government to create positive change
4. We are principled – operating in a way that’s clear, open and fair
5. We are determined – supporting the UK’s drive towards a clean energy future
WHAT WE DO
MCS is a standards organisation.
We create and maintain standards that allows for the certification of products, installers and their installations. Associated with these standards is the certification scheme, run on behalf of MCS by Certification Bodies who hold UKAS accreditation to ISO 17065.
MCS certifies low-carbon products and installations used to produce electricity and heat from renewable sources.
MCS is a mark of quality. Membership of MCS demonstrates adherence to these recognised industry standards; highlighting quality, competency and compliance.
History of MCS
Our people are our power
Our people play an important role in achieving our strategic priorities, to deliver our mission, vision and values.
The team strive to inspire a new generation of home-grown energy, fit for the needs of every UK home and community.
MCS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The independent, grant making MCS Charitable Foundation was created by the government as part of changes in the ownership of MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme Service Company Limited). MCS Charitable Foundation is the sole shareholder of MCS, receiving a percentage of the annual profits, which it will award in line with its charitable objectives.
The aim of MCS Charitable Foundation is to protect and conserve the environment, by increasing confidence and awareness amongst the UK public of the value of renewables and low carbon technology.
Their vision is a world where everyone has access to affordable and reliable renewable energy and low carbon technologies – for the benefit of our environment, our communities and the UK public.
They plan to achieve this by setting quality standards for microgeneration products and installers, raising public awareness of renewables through education and engagement programmes and by promoting study and funding research into renewable and low carbon technology in order to drive innovation and widespread adoption.
Visit their website: www.mcscharitablefoundation.org