MCS is excited to announce the launch of our new partnership with the Heat Pump Association (HPA) to offer free membership to all MCS certified heat pump installers.
With 2024 being a record-breaking year for certified heat pump installations and this momentum continuing into 2025, MCS recognises the crucial role installers play in the transition to low-carbon heating as the UK pushes towards net zero. This initiative aims to strengthen the voice of installers within the industry by connecting them directly to the HPA, ensuring their views are heard to help shape the future of the heat pump sector in the UK.
How will installers benefit?
This free membership to the HPA will offer installers:
- Access to the HPA Installer LinkedIn Group: A dedicated space for installers to receive updates, share feedback, and engage with peers and the HPA team.
- HPA Fortnightly Update Newsletter: A regular digest of HPA activity, policy developments across the UK, upcoming events, and government consultations.
- Exclusive Access to Industry Statistics: Including monthly Boiler Upgrade Scheme data, quarterly training figures, government grant statistics, and key market indicators.
- Influencing Policy Development: Installers can review and contribute to HPA’s draft responses to government consultations, ensuring their voices are heard.
- Virtual Installer Drop-in Meetings: Open forums led by the HPA to discuss challenges, share insights, and shape the future of the industry.
- Installer Representative: Installer members are represented at HPA and external stakeholder meetings by an elected Installer Representative, who helps reflect the views and interests of the installer community. Members can vote and stand in elections held every two years.
Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of the Heat Pump Association: “We recognise that installers are the backbone of the heat pump sector and will be critical in the transition to low carbon heating in the UK. This new free membership option ensures they have enhanced support and have their voices amplified at no cost. By offering free membership to MCS certified businesses, we’re removing barriers and engaging more participants as we work to simplify and enhance the path to decarbonised heating.”
Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, said: “This partnership with the Heat Pump Association strengthens the support available to MCS certified installers. It opens direct access to valuable insights, policy updates, and a platform to share their expertise. Our installers are central to scaling up low-carbon heating in the UK, and this free membership offer ensures they are better connected and informed”
Hear more from the HPA
On Tuesday 24 June at 4.00pm, MCS and the HPA will be hosting a drinks reception at InstallerSHOW – you can find us on stand 5E76. Grab a drink and join us to hear more about this new partnership and ask any membership questions you may have.