Portal
Why the Vertex Portal Is a Gamechanger for Survey Delivery
How one shared job record improves handoff and visibility, and why App Store access on iPhone and iPad makes day-to-day delivery faster.
12 March 2026
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UK renewables news & policy updates
Current heat pump and solar policy changes, MCS updates, grant changes, and industry news. Installer-focused analysis updated regularly.
Search by topic, scheme, or standard to find posts quickly. Industry news and policy updates relevant to UK renewable energy installers.
Planning guide
UK Heat Pump Planning Permission Guide (2026)
A plain-English guide to planning considerations for domestic heat pump projects, including common triggers for full applications and evidence that helps reduce delays.
12 March 2026
Read post →Heat loss explainer
How Heat Loss Calculations Work in UK Homes
A neutral explainer on heat loss inputs, room-by-room outputs, and why accurate data is central to better heating design decisions.
12 March 2026
Read post →Technology comparison
ASHP vs GSHP in the UK: A Practical Homeowner Guide
A practical comparison of air source and ground source heat pumps, focused on real differences in site needs, disruption and installation scope.
12 March 2026
Read post →Solar + battery
Solar + Battery Basics for UK Homeowners
A simple guide to how solar PV and battery storage work together, what affects outcomes, and what to check before installation starts.
12 March 2026
Read post →EPC explainer
EPC Ratings and Renewable Upgrades: A Practical Guide
How EPC ratings help in early planning, where they are limited, and why detailed survey evidence is still needed for technical design.
12 March 2026
Read post →Market direction
UK Must Double Down on Renewables: What It Means in 2026
A neutral explainer of why analysts say the UK should accelerate renewables, and what that can mean for households, infrastructure and project delivery.
12 March 2026
Read post →BUS update
BUS Monthly Update (March 2026): Key Takeaways
A plain-English summary of the latest Boiler Upgrade Scheme update and what the current data indicates at a national level.
12 March 2026
Read post →Clean power auction
Record UK Clean Power Auction (14.7 GW): What It Signals
The latest UK auction secured 14.7 GW including 4.9 GW solar. This post explains what that may signal for transition pace and future project demand.
12 March 2026
Read post →Public sector
£74m Public-Sector Clean Energy Upgrades: What It Means
A neutral summary of the UK public-sector clean energy funding package and what it can indicate for wider market delivery.
12 March 2026
Read post →Future Homes
Future Homes Standard 2026: Heat Pumps & Solar Mandatory for New Builds
From early 2026, new homes in England must have heat pumps and solar under the Future Homes Standard. What developers and installers need: requirements, design-stage evidence, and why surveys matter from day one.
3 February 2026, 9:00
Read post →BUS Expansion
BUS Expansion 2025: Air-to-Air, Heat Batteries & Exhaust Air – New Grant Categories
Boiler Upgrade Scheme expanded in 2025: £2,500 for air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries, exhaust air heat pumps eligible. £295m budget and record uptake—what installers need to know.
2 February 2026, 9:00
Read post →CHMM
CHMM Year 2 (April 2026): 8% Heat Pump Target & What Installers Need Now
Clean Heat Market Mechanism Year 2 starts April 2026 with an 8% heat pump target. MCS:2025, evidence requirements, and why professional ASHP and heat loss surveys matter for installers.
23 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →For Homeowners
Heat Pumps & Solar in 2026: What's New for Homeowners
Grants, planning rules, and support in 2026: BUS £7,500, Warm Homes Plan loans and free upgrades, and easier planning for heat pumps. Simple next steps for homeowners.
23 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →MCS / BUS
Record January for UK Heat Pump Installations: What It Means for Survey Demand
MCS reports 4,743 heat pump installations in January 2026—25% up on last year—and 21% of new builds now include heat pumps. BUS applications rose ~80% year-on-year. Strong demand for technical surveys and site assessments.
24 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →Warm Homes Plan
The Warm Homes Plan 2026: Why Professional Surveys Are Essential
With the UK government's £15bn Warm Homes Plan driving unprecedented demand for heat pumps and solar installations, professional technical surveys are now more critical than ever. Learn why surveys are essential for grant eligibility, MCS:2025 compliance, and installation success.
22 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →ECO4
ECO4 Retrofit Assessments: What Installers and Customers Need to Know (2026)
ECO4 scheme ends March 2026: retrofit assessment requirements, PAS 2035 standards, what it means for installers and customers. How retrofit assessments and renewable surveys support ECO4 projects.
21 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →Warm Homes Plan
Warm Homes Plan 2026: £15bn Investment in Heat Pumps and Renewable Energy
UK government announces £15 billion investment to upgrade 5 million homes with heat pumps, solar panels, and insulation. What it means for homeowners, installers, and the renewable energy industry—including 450,000+ annual heat pump installations by 2030.
20 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →RdSAP 10
RdSAP 10 Evidence Rules: How Installers Can Avoid Lower EPC Scores
RdSAP 10 launched 15 June 2025: mandatory evidence = no documents = lower EPC scores. What installers need to capture on-site now to avoid grant eligibility issues and MCS sign-off delays.
18 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →MCS 020(a)
MCS 020(a) Sound Rules: How Installers Can Avoid Planning Delays
MCS 020(a) mandatory from 29 May 2025: 37 dB limit, 1m boundary rule removed. What installers need to measure now to avoid 8+ week planning delays and win more PDR installations.
18 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →Future Homes
Future Homes Standard: 180,000 New Solar Installations Annually (2027)
From 2027, solar panels will be mandatory on almost all new builds in England—creating 180,000 annual installations. Installers who prepare design-stage survey workflows now will have first-mover advantage.
18 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →BUS Grants
BUS Grants Now £7,500: How Installers Can Win More Work
BUS grants increased to £7,500—making heat pumps cheaper than gas boilers. What this means for installer demand, evidence capture, and how to win more BUS projects than competitors.
18 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →Planning
Planning Permission Simplified: How Installers Can Win 40% More Jobs
Planning rules simplified: 1m boundary rule removed = 40% more households eligible. What this means for installer demand, survey requirements, and how to win more PDR installations.
18 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →BUS Statistics
BUS Demand Surge: Record Heat Pump Applications (Nov 2025)
BUS applications are accelerating. DESNZ statistics show the scheme is hitting new highs—and that means installers who move fastest on evidence capture will win more work while competitors get stuck in compliance delays.
18 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →Air-to-Air
Air-to-Air Heat Pumps Coming to MCS: What Installers Need to Know Now
MCS published a standards update on 10 December 2025 that signals air-to-air heat pumps will be MCS-certifiable by Q3 2026. Installers who prepare evidence workflows now will have first-mover advantage—the ones who wait will spend Q3 catching up.
18 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →MIS 3002
MIS 3002 Consultation Opens: Solar PV Standards Review & What Installers Need to Know Now
MCS opened a consultation on MIS 3002 (Solar PV Installation Standard) on 28 November 2025. This is your chance to influence outcomes—and a clear signal to prepare evidence workflows now, before standards tighten and competitors pull ahead.
18 January 2026, 9:00
Read post →Weekly renewable news scan for new blog ideas
Use this shortlist weekly to find updates worth publishing about. Focus on changes that affect quoting, compliance, design handoff, or installation workflow.
- DESNZ updates and announcements
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme policy pages
- MCS standards and consultation news
- Ofgem publications and consultations
- Planning and permitted development changes
Recommended cadence: one fast reaction post each week, plus one monthly roundup post linking back to core service pages and your sample pack.
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