How to install low carbon energy products
Learn more about energy efficiency, and how to become an accredited low carbon energy installer.
Learn new skills
You can learn more about energy efficiency in the following ways:
- learn more about low and zero carbon technologies for heat and power
- search local apprenticeships to train as a low carbon heating technician on the gov.uk website
- explore a paid internship in solar energy with Brighton Energy Co-operative
- learn new techniques for the home at the Permaculture Trust’s ecobuild courses
- how Trustmark offers support for traders to be accredited for installing energy efficiency measures and low carbon heating
- find where constructions skills for historic buildings are needed in your area through Historic England’s interactive map
Information for installers
MCS stands for Microgeneration Certification Scheme and is the recognised industry-led quality assurance scheme for installers of low carbon energy technology products. This includes heat pumps, solar, biomass, small wind and battery storage.
You can find out:
- how to become an MCS certified installer on the MCS website
- how you can take part in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- the latest guidance for installers taking part in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme can be found on the Ofgem website