The online tool, which can be filtered by location and skill, emphasises the importance of choosing a suitably qualified tradesperson to install low carbon heating systems.
Government advice is that an MCS-certified installer should be used when government funding is applied for through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Technically competent installers
Selecting a certified engineer via the tool ensure that they are technically competent, and the products they use meet the correct standards
MCS-certified installers must also be registered with a consumer protection scheme such as RECC or HIES, so customers are protected should anything go wrong.