Clean Energy Cashback
MCS is being used by the government as a yardstick for which micro-generation installations should be eligible for financial incentives under the Clean Energy Cashback scheme. Clean Energy Cash-back takes two forms – Feed-in Tariffs, and Renewable Heat Incentive.
Feed-in Tariffs (FITs)
Since 1st April 2010, any new sub-50 kW electricity-led MCS installation is eligible to receive Feed-in Tariffs (FITs). FITs are paid at different rates depending on the technology and the installed capacity.
If your installation is sub-50kW you need to use an MCS certificated installer and product to be eligible for FITs. You can search for installers on this link, and products on this link. An MCS installer will provide you with an MCS Certificate once the installation is complete. To register for the FIT payments you will need to take the MCS Certificate to your FIT Licensee (an Electricity Company) who will complete the registration process.
There will be no change to your FIT payment if the MCS product you installed is removed from the MCS list after you have successfully registered.
For more information on FITs or if you have a specific query about FITs, please contact the following organisations depending on the nature of your query. The Energy Savings Trust have very comprehensive information on the scheme, they also have a cash-back calculator. The links are in the table below:
| Type of FITS Query | Who to contact | Website Link | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| General information on FITs (e.g. Tariff rates, general information and eligible installations) | Energy Savings Trust | EST FITS Website Page | 0800 512 012 |
| How much you could earn and save through installing solar electricity or a wind turbine, using the Feed in Tariff scheme. | Energy Savings Trust Cashback Calculator | Cashback Calculator | n/a |
| Registering for FITs | A licensed electricity supplier offering FITs | Ofgem Website | See website link for telephone numbers of al registered licensees |
| Installations above 50kW | Ofgem | Ofgem Renewables and CHP Register (ROO-FIT) | 0207 901 7310 |
| MCS Installations below 50kW and receiving your MCS Certificate | MCS | Contact the MCS helpdesk on the number provided or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 0207 090 1082 |
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
Following the recent spending review, the government has confirmed that RHI will be going ahead in June 2011. RHI will allow consumers to receive incentives for generating their own heat energy, similar to the FITs for consumers generating their own electricity. Full details on RHI are to be published, and the link to MCS installers and products has not been confirmed, but up to date information can be found on the website of the Department for Energy and Climate Change.