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Renewable Energy: Standards

Asked by Melanie WardLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 55999

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to review the current accreditation process for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

While the Government works closely with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), the Secretary of State does not formally review its accreditation process, given MCS’ independent status. MCS is introducing a wide-ranging reforms programme, and the Government is closely monitoring the introduction of these reforms. The reforms are designed to improve consumer protection, and reduce unnecessary paperwork and bureaucracy for installers, including around the installer accreditation process.

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