MCS Specialists Respond to DECC announcement

Posted on Thursday, 19 January 2012 16:43

The UK's leading MCS & Renewable Training Specialists have today responded to the DECC announcement on the Feed in Tariffs.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced contingency plans to delay the cut to the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for solar electricity, should it lose its case in the Court of the Appeal.

In a statement, DECC said it was today laying before Parliament draft licence modifications which makes provision for a reduced FiT rate from April 1 2012 onwards for new solar PV installations with an eligibility date on or after March 2012. The contingency plans are being put into place because the Government is still awaiting a decision from the Court of Appeal on its case against the High Court decision that its previous plans to cut the FiT from December 12 were unlawful.

Commenting on the announcement for Easy MCS Ltd, Thomas Farquhar said "This announcement should provide some clarity for Solar PV Installers looking at the situation should the DECC lose their appeal. This announcement suggests that new installations after the 3rd of March will receive the new tariffs regardless of the outcome of the appeal. The new rate set proposed for March 3rd onwards, of 21p/kwh is regarded by the majority of Solar PV installers as being fair to the consumer as installation costs have fallen. It provides a fair rate of return and if prices continue to fall will creep back into being a very good rate of return. No other domestic product on the market can currently offer the rate of return and cost saving benefits of that of Solar PV. The Solar PV market will see significant growth in 2012 building on the foundations of 2010/11".

MCS Accreditation Specialists Clinch top Award

Posted on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 09:58

The UK's leading MCS Specialists & Renewable training providers, Easy MCS Ltd have scooped the top award at the Morgan Foundation Awards 2011. Easy MCS Ltd scooped best new business 2011 at the prestigious awards founded by Businessman Steve Morgan OBE.

The Morgan Foundation was established in 2001 by businessman Steve Morgan OBE, founder and Chairman of Redrow plc, the Bridgemere Group of Companies and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

With a grant programme of £1.5 million this year, funds are targeted where they can make a real difference to the lives of the people across North Wales, Merseyside, West Cheshire and North Shropshire. Support is given in the main to voluntary organisations which have a positive effect on the welfare and quality of life of people suffering disadvantage, disability and social isolation, or which expand opportunities and life choices for people in the region. Each year 10% of the Morgan Foundation's budget is allocated to Wolves Aid to provide the same support in the Wolverhampton area.

Commenting on the Award Thomas Farquhar of Easy MCS Ltd said “We are absolutely delighted at being lucky enough to win Best New Business 2011. This fantastic achievement recognises all the hard work of the Easy MCS Ltd team who work tirelessly each day to support new Installers in entering the Renewable sector, whether this be through a renewable training course or support and mentoring through MCS Certification. To be shortlisted for such prestigious awards was a shock but to win is something, that was something we never expected.”

Daikin say MCS is Vital

Posted on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 09:28

Daikin UK, one of the UK's leading Heat Pump manufacturers have said that MCS Accreditation is vital for all renewable installers and the quality of the industry. The article goes on to recommend Easy MCS Ltd as a recommended route to achieving MCS.

In response to the news item published in H&V News on 19 October (Last minute delay to RHI launch ‘very embarrassing’ for DECC, page 7), Daikin UK believes that MCS accreditation is still vital, despite the RHI delays.

At Daikin UK, we are urging installers to remain focused on MCS accreditation despite the Government’s last minute announcement that the start of the Renewable Heat Incentive for commercial properties to be put back by a month until November.....

We therefore recommend that more installers use this opportunity to become MCS accredited by working with accreditation bodies such as the NICEIC or Easy MCS to help guide them through the process before the first phase.

Andrew Crown
Daikin UK commercial manager heating and renewables

Full article on H & V News

The MCS Specialists a hit at top Installer Show!

Posted on Friday, 21 October 2011 14:26

The UK's Number 1 MCS Certification specialists Easy MCS Ltd were a big hit at Installer Live 2011. With installers from around the UK visiting to discuss their MCS Accreditation & Renewable Training requirements, some of the Easy MCS team were on hand to give advice on the journey into the renewable industry for a variety of technologies including; Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Heat Pumps, Wind Turbines and Biomass. Head MCS Mentor for Easy MCS, Pete Roberts, also gave a number of Seminars in the Green Deal theatre on the Renewable Industry, achieving MCS Certification and relevant training.

Solar PV Training & MCS Accreditation training with a difference

Posted on Thursday, 13 October 2011 12:24

“Take Work at Height Safety Seriously or Take the fall!”

Over the last 20 years CSS Worksafe has worked tirelessly to develop and deliver safety training programmes in a variety of sectors.

Historically we have lead the way for those working in the Satellite and Aerial industry having trained upwards of 15,000 engineers. Now we have also produced the most comprehensive training package in the market place Solar PV installers.

Surprisingly many training courses available for safe working at height are delivered in the classroom or incorporated as a theory module within the technical programme. 

Ours however, is a practical and interactive course specifically designed for installers and addresses the various challenges when handling panels at height.  As a provider of working at height equipment, we are also in a position to suggest the most appropriate equipment to be selected for any particular.

The choice of whether to take a practical course or a theory course at this time is technically down to the employer. We were delighted to discover that when a panel of companies were asked whether they would pay a little extra to put their worker through proper work at height training  they agreed that it wasn’t worth the risk to the individual not too!

Solar PV Training & MCS Accreditation training with a difference

Easy MCS Ltd have a large share of the solar PV market and thankfully are one of the few training providers that believe in ‘real-life’ work at height training.  CSS Worksafe have worked closely with Easy MCS Ltd to deliver a course dedicated to the needs of Solar PV installers when working at height.

Operations Manager for Easy MCS Ltd, Simon Roberts comments, “We are pleased to be working alongside such a high quality organisation in CSS Work safe. At Easy MCS Ltd we pride ourselves in offering the highest levels of quality training & support and this partnership further supports our mission”.

Easy MCS Ltd achieves Investors in People

Posted on Friday, 07 October 2011 13:15

Easy MCS Ltd, the UK's leading MCS & Renewable experts, has achieved the prestigious Investors in People award, the most successful framework for business improvement for people in the UK. Easy MCS Ltd joins an exclusive group of UK employers eligible to use and display the sought-after Investors in People logo and plaque, and enjoy its benefits.

Commenting on the award, Thomas Farquhar Sales Manager of Easy MCS Ltd said "We are really pleased to have been awarded such a high accolade recognising our commitment to excellence through the people within our organisation. The entire team at Easy MCS Ltd are committed to providing our customers with a level of service and support that is second to none and we will continue to develop our team to achieve further excellence." 

Simon Jones, Chief Executive of Investors in People UK, said, "This is a fantastic achievement for Easy MCS Ltd. I would like to congratulate the organisation and it's people on their commitment to continuous improvement. Investors in people offers a flexible, practical and easy-to-use business improvement tool designed to help organisations and their people enhance performance and meet goals. I hope that more organisations in the area will be encouraged to sharpen their competitive edge by choosing to work with us."

Easy MCS Ltd is the UK's leading and award winning provide of MCS Accreditation support & Renewable training. Based in Chester, Easy MCS Ltd are widely recognised as a brand of excellence and unrivalled levels of support.

For more information on the services Easy MCS Ltd provide please visit http://www.easy-mcs.com or call 0844 414 6041

Easy MCS Ltd launch sister company

Posted on Thursday, 06 October 2011 18:50

The UK's leading MCS Experts, Easy MCS Ltd have launched a sister company Easy RSS Ltd. 

Easy RSS Ltd specialises in Renewable Design software for Solar PV, Solar Thermal and Heat Pumps. Different software packages are available for MCS installers, renewable installers, consultants, architects and designers.

Visit http://www.easyrenewablesoftware.com

Catch Easy MCS Ltd at Installer Live 2011

Posted on Thursday, 06 October 2011 18:46

With only 1 week to go until the launch of Installer Live 2011 there is still plenty of time to get your tickets. Just visit http://www.installerlive.com and register to see the top names in the renewable industry. 

Members of the Easy MCS team will be available on the Easy MCS Ltd stand, stand number 435. Feel free to come and discuss your MCS Accreditation, the qualifications and standards you need to achieve or the potential of entering the renewable sector.

Pete Roberts - Head MCS Mentor for Easy MCS Ltd will also be giving a number of talks at the Green Deal Station regarding the MCS Certification process and the standards MCS Installers need to achieve http://www.installerlive.com/InstallerLive/website/showseminar1.aspx?strm=Green