Microgeneration Certification Scheme on track for 2024 revamp of clean tech standards

James Murray
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Microgeneration Certification Scheme on track for 2024 revamp of clean tech standards

Standards body confirms it has completed consultation on plans to update influential certification scheme

The UK's Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) remains on track to introduce new standards for small scale renewable energy and heating technologies from next year, as the market for domestic clean...

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