HVCA members now have access to a tailor-made microgeneration certification scheme (MCS) for installers of renewable technologies.
This new member benefit has been introduced as a result of a strategic alliance finalised by HVCA subsidiary Building Engineering Services Competence Accreditation (BESCA) and independent certification body NICEIC.

The MCS concept was developed by the Government to provide consumers with an assurance that microgeneration products are being installed in line with a robust set of independent competence and quality standards. It is also linked to the availability of financial incentives including feed-in tariffs and the Renewable Heat Incentive for member's customers and clients.

Martin Burton, president at HVCA said: 'I am delighted that - via its alliance with NICEIC - BESCA we are now able to provide members with a 'one-stop-shop' for microgeneration certification which will minimise the burden of inspection that is an inevitable element in the demonstration of compliance.'

An independent research survey of members of HVCA, carried out by consultancy Lychgate Projects, found that a total of 77 per cent of HVCA members are already engaged in the design and installation of a wide range of renewable technologies - either carrying out the work themselves, acting as project managers, or fulfilling both roles.

The findings also confirmed that 84 per cent of respondents anticipate continuing growth in demand for renewables in the near future, and that most are committed to developing skills and expertise in this important business sector.

For more details of the BESCA/NICEIC microgeneration certification scheme visit: www.besca.org.uk.