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Benefits of an MCS Umbrella Scheme for heating engineers

By Lisa Harding

What is an MCS Umbrella Scheme? The heat pump market is expanding fast, driven by government grants like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and the UK’s wider decarbonisation targets. MCS umbrella schemes allow heating engineers and plumbers to carry out work that meets MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) standards without being fully MCS certified themselves. It’s … Continued

How to submit a MCS umbrella job with HPIN Direct

By Lisa Harding

Submitting your first job on HPIN Direct couldn’t be easier. To help, we’ve created this simple step by step guide to guide you through the process. We’ll also tell you what happens once you’ve clicked ‘submit job’ so you you’re fully prepared to get on with the install. What happens next? Once you have clicked … Continued

From gas boilers to heat pumps for heating engineers

By Lisa Harding

How heating engineers can make the switch with HPIN You’re a skilled gas engineer, and your diary is full, but you’ve seen the headlines and heard the talk at the merchant counter: more and more customers are asking about heat pumps. While the gas boiler isn’t disappearing overnight, the single biggest growth area, and profit … Continued

Changes to heat pump legislation

By Lisa Harding

In May, the government announced changes to its legislation to make it easier for customers to make the transition to sustainable heating solutions such as air source heat pumps. These changes come into effect from Thursday 29th May. Here is everything you need to know.

Heat pump installer training with HPIN

By Lisa Harding

Air source heat pump training courses are essential for anyone looking to build a business in the heat pump industry. These courses equip you with the skills needed to effectively install and maintain heat pumps.