The MCS Foundation

Moving levies from electricity into general taxation would tackle the cost of living crisis and boost heat pump uptake. Yesterday we welcomed @mpmwilko, @JonathanBrash, @ShockatAdam, Wendy Chamberlain, @cajardineMP & Hannah Spencer to discuss this, in collaboration with @PRASEG

The King's Speech intends to bring forth an ‘energy independence bill’, to help transition the UK energy market away from fossil fuels @energygovuk We need to make sure that a commitment to clean heat is part of this, to move households away from fossil fuels @_MCS_Foundation

We’re excited to launch The MCS Foundation Constituency Data Tracker. The tracker provides the only comprehensive view of #HeatPump adoption at UK and Scottish #Parliament constituency level. Want to see where your constituency ranks? constituency-data.mcsfoundation.org.uk/heatpumps/

A big thank you to Claire Young MP for hosting last week’s Westminster Hall debate on consumer-led flexibility for a just transition. Great to see this conversation happening in Parliament and we look forward to seeing these ideas taken forward. mcsfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Fantastic to hear from Richard Hauxwell-Baldwin on BBC Radio Norfolk with Chris Goreham last week. Listen to Richard’s full interview from 03:11:45: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… #HeatPumps #Renewables #ClimateChange #NetZero #Policy

After today's #budget announcement, Garry Felgate, CEO at The MCS Foundation, responds to the ending of #ECO4 and the partial removal of social and environmental levies from the cost of electricity #bills. Read the full response: mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/the-mcs-f…

The latest #EnergyPriceCap announcement highlights the disproportionate cost of #electricity in the UK. If we #CutTheCost, we could lower #bills, strengthen energy security, and reduce #CarbonEmissions all at the same time. campaigns.mcsfoundation.org.uk/page/129420/ac…

A new report by @AldersgateGrp, and supported by The MCS Foundation, maps #HeatPump skills. There are 76,000 workers who could enter the heat pump sector – what is needed to support that transition? The report looks at that question. mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/heat-pump…

A new report commissioned by The MCS Foundation, and carried out by Public First, reveals that while #BillSavings are expected from #renewable #HomeUpgrades, they are rarely the factor that triggers action. Find out what factors are most persuasive: mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/beyond-bi…

Ahead of the Budget, The MCS Foundation has warned that any cut to the funding or delivery of impactful government incentives for heat pump uptake would be economically damaging to the sector, stifle growth and disrupt supply chains. Read more: mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/the-mcs-f…

More than 50 MPs, #MSPs, Peers & charities are calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut the cost of electricity in the #AutumnBudget by moving social and environmental levies off #electricity #bills. You can help #CutTheCost by writing to your #MP: campaigns.mcsfoundation.org.uk/page/129420/ac…

The UK urgently needs more #HeatPump trainers to pass on their expertise. Our new report explores what motivates #technicians to become trainers, what holds them back, and how we can better support this vital part of the #LowCarbon transition. mcsfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Over #GreenCareersWeek, we’re showcasing our grants that support development of green skills. Good People’s London, Surrey and Hertfordshire Retrofit Career Pathways project helps people enter the green construction and retrofit sectors. Watch this space for future updates!

This #GreenCareersWeek, we’re proud to showcase one of our grantees: the Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit at @NottmTrentUni’s INSPiRE project - a new initiative that champions both climate action & inclusion in the workforce. Watch this space for future updates!

Responding to today's Carbon Budget Delivery Plan, our CEO Garry Felgate has called for real action to reduce electricity prices by moving levies off electricity bills and into general taxation. mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/response-…

Great to meet @pippaheylings at the 10 year since Paris event sponsored by @ECIU_UK and able to discuss the improvements @_MCS_Foundation has contributed to over the last five years. Inspiring speech from @lorddeben and @KatieJWhite prior to COP @energygovuk

Today is #HeatPumpDay - a great opportunity to showcase real experiences from people who have made the switch. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live with a #HeatPump, Straight from the Source brings together first-hand stories from UK homeowners: mcsfoundation.org.uk/straight-from-…

Heating engineers: With @nesta_uk's Start At Home initiative, you can get up to £7,500 funding towards a heat pump to install in your own home. Find a scheme and claim your heat pump here: startathome.org.uk

It was great to stop by the MCS Foundation to talk about heat pumps! There’s a lot more to be done in Putney to ensure access to clean heat. ♨️ Thanks to Sainsbury’s too, I enjoyed hearing about challenges and ambitions for the retail sector. 🛍️

Thank you to @StephenFlynnSNP for coming to speak with us at #SNP25 about the urgent need for lower electricity costs, to tackle fuel poverty and support a just transition to heat pumps for millions of households.