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News & Events

PV FIT Rate Changing

The rate for the PV Feed in Tariff is set to be reduced from 1st July 2013. 

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NHBC MVHR Consultation - please respond by Friday 12th April 2013

NHBC are developing a new Standards Chapter for Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems setting out appropriate benchmarks and guidance for design, materials and installation. 

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MCS Newsletter April 2013 Published

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RHI Update - DECC Announcement

On 26th March 2013, DECC made a formal announcement confirming that domestic RHI had been postponed until Spring 2014. There will be a further update in Summer 2013 to clarify how the RHI will operate once launched.

Further information about this announcement and updates to the RHPP scheme are below the cut.

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Heat pump consultation

Consultation on heat pump product performance requirements

28th March 2013

The MCS heat pumps working group is seeking comments on proposed changes to the product performance requirements for heat pumps.

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Important information from Western Power

Notification of technical requirements following the issue of Engineering Recommendation G83/2.

In November 2012 Ofgem issued a decision document relating to the modification proposal to the Distribution Code for the revision of Engineering Recommendation G83/1-1. Ofgem directed that on 1 December 2012 G83/1-1 be replaced by G83/2.

 

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PV Installations and Fire Safety Event

Please note, this event is for Fire and Rescue Services in the UK only. This event is not aimed at installer or manufacturing companies.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is hosting a free event focussing on fire safety and solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. 

 

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No Change to the Non PV FIT Rate until 31st March 2014

The rate for the Non PV Feed in Tariff is set to remain at the current rate until the 31st March 2014.

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No Change to the PV FIT Rate until 1st July 2013

The rate for the PV Feed in Tariff is set to remain at the current rate until the 1st July 2013.

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Request for information on test points for heat pumps

Request for information on test points for heat pumps

MCS has today issued a request for information on test points used by heat pump manufacturers. 

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