HHIC and partners are developing the Renewable Installer Accreditation Scheme. The objective of this new programme is to provide an affordable alternative to the current MCS. The programme is based on the Competent Person Schemes (CPS) and TrustMark and aims to ensure that a quality service is delivered to the consumer, but at a fair price to the installer.
According to HHIC, the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) had just 3544 members as of 16th September 2015.
Isaac Occhipinti, Head of External Affairs, says: “HHIC has long been a critic of MCS as it is too bureaucratic and expensive, but with Government support for microgeneration technologies waning we do believe that an alternative is needed to keep interest in the renewables market alive and protect quality and consumers.
“Our new scheme is based on the existing Competent Person Schemes and TrustMark and has been created through consultation with full industry backing.
“The potential cost saving for installers using CPS and TrustMark as an equivalent scheme to MCS and a suitable Consumer Code is between £1500- £2000 (based on 30 notifiable jobs a year, 2 year warranty and 10 employees). We believe that this offers excellent value for installers as most are already CPS registered whilst still delivering a quality service to consumers.”
