Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A

Why MCS Certification Doesn't Guarantee a Good Heat Pump Installation

Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A

Show Notes

In this brutally honest episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A podcast, we dive headfirst into the world of MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme). Does it really raise installation standards? And are homeowners genuinely protected when things go wrong? We’re joined by three top-tier engineers: Nigel Day (Energie Solution) James Clark (Elite Services Group) Sean Hogan (Aventus Eco)

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