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Flexi-Orb Heat Pump Scheme Update: Progress, Pilots, and Why This Matters for Homeowners

MarsMar 18, 202518 March 20251

The renewable heating industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and the Flexi-Orb Heat Pump Scheme is at the heart of this change. As we’ve reported previously, this

Why Your MCS-Certified Installer Might Not Be As Competent As You Think

MarsMar 11, 202411 March 202416

When it comes to selecting an MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certified installer for your heat pump installation, the certification might seem like a hallmark of competence and quality. However, a

Left Out in the Cold: Homeowner Abandoned By MCS & NIC

iantelescopeFeb 9, 202412 February 20241

As I sit in my living room, enveloped in layers to fend off the chill, my gaze falls on the heat pump outside that has become a symbol of my

Have Consumers Been Lied to About the Efficiency of Heat Pumps Made in China?

MarsFeb 1, 20242 February 20249

Are Chinese-manufactured heat pumps falling short of their promised efficiency and performance, leaving consumers and homeowners out in the cold? Our investigation exposes worrying discrepancies in the testing data of

Heat pump owner left high and dry and frustrated by lack of consumer protection

witchcraftJun 14, 202214 June 20229

In June 2021, Greenfoot (an installer) provided us with a quote for an air source heat pump (ASHP) to replace the oil boiler in our home. Greenfoot also suggested that

What is the MCS and how does it protect homeowners?

MarsOct 7, 202117 March 20220

Ian Rippin, CEO of the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), explains what the MCS is and how it provides protection to homeowners in the UK. We have a candid conversation about

Does MCS-accreditation guarantee competent heat pump installations?

MarsJun 21, 202117 March 20221

Ever since we started writing and posting about air source heat pumps on My Home Farm, I’ve been amazed by how many comments and emails we’ve received from homeowners that