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Need to tick the box? Let’s make it worthwhile

Let’s be honest.

Most businesses don’t wake up in the morning excited about certification.

Whether it’s MCS, ISO 9001, PAS 2030 or another scheme, the reality is that certification is often a business requirement. It’s needed to access funding opportunities, join frameworks, satisfy customer requirements and remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market.

We understand that.

After working alongside contractors, installers and growing businesses for the last five years, we’ve seen first-hand the challenges organisations face. Margins are tighter, funding has become more complex, competition is increasing and many businesses are now looking towards public sector frameworks and larger contracts to secure future growth.

Certification has become a necessity.

But whilst you’re ticking the box, why not get something worthwhile from it too?

At Simply Certification Limited, our aim has always been to make certification as straightforward and pain-free as possible. We don’t believe in creating unnecessary bureaucracy or forcing businesses into a particular way of working. Instead, we focus on helping organisations meet the requirements of their chosen scheme in a practical way that supports their business objectives.

More importantly, we believe certification should create genuine value.

Done properly, certification can help organisations:

  • Drive down risk
  • Prevent repeated mistakes
  • Improve consistency and quality
  • Reduce costly remediation and rework
  • Strengthen customer confidence
  • Improve framework and tender success
  • Create more robust business systems
  • Build a stronger, more attractive organisation

Certification should be more than a certificate on the wall. It should help your business perform better.

Supporting Businesses Through Change

The renewable energy and construction sectors continue to evolve rapidly. The move towards larger framework contracts, increased compliance expectations and changing funding mechanisms means businesses must continually adapt.

That’s why we’ve developed a range of tools and services designed to support our certification holders beyond the assessment itself.

These include:

  • Free online readiness checkers to help identify opportunities before assessment
  • Free Quality Management Systems supporting PAS 2030, MCS and ISO 9001/14001/45001
  • Combined assessment options across multiple standards
  • Access to trusted partners and industry support services
  • Experienced, practical assessors who understand your sector
  • Training and development opportunities to support business growth

Our goal is simple: help businesses not only achieve certification but use it as a platform for future success.

A Message from Alexandra Stobbs, Founder and Director

“Over the last five years we’ve worked with thousands of contractors, installers and growing businesses. We understand that certification is often something organisations need rather than something they actively want.

We also understand the pressures businesses are facing. Changed funding in retrofit, changing market conditions and a greater reliance on public sector frameworks mean organisations need to be agile and ready to adapt.

That’s why we’ve built Simply Certification around support, practicality and added value.

From our free readiness checkers and quality management systems to combined assessments and trusted partner network, everything we do is designed to help businesses get more from certification.

If you’re going to invest the time and effort into ticking the box, we believe you should get something worthwhile back.”

Start Your Journey

Not sure where you stand today?

Take one of our free readiness checkers below and discover how prepared your organisation is for certification.

Because if you need to tick the box, let’s make it worthwhile.

ISO 9001

PAS 2030

MCS

ISO 19650

Raising the Bar: Free Online Readiness Checkers Now Available from Simply Certification

At Simply Certification, we believe certification should be about enabling organisations to improve, grow and succeed — not creating unnecessary barriers.

That philosophy has always shaped the way we work.

Yes, as a certification body, impartiality is critical. Our role is to assess organisations fairly and consistently against recognised standards. But we also recognise something equally important:

Many businesses simply do not know where they currently stand before entering the certification process.

That is exactly why we have launched our new range of FREE online Readiness Checkers.

Designed to provide instant insight into certification readiness, these tools help organisations benchmark their current processes, identify potential gaps and better understand what may be required before progressing towards assessment.

Our new online checkers are now available for:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• PAS 2030 – Retrofit Installation
• MCS – Microgeneration Certification Scheme
• ISO 19650 – Information Management & BIM

Each checker has been carefully developed around the core principles and operational requirements of the relevant scheme or standard, providing users with an instant report highlighting strengths, weaknesses and potential areas for improvement.

Because certification should never feel like stepping into the unknown.

“At Simply Certification, we are committed to changing the way organisations experience certification. We want the process to feel clearer, more supportive and far more accessible for businesses at every stage of their journey.

The launch of our free online Readiness Checkers is another step forward in that vision, giving organisations practical tools to better understand their current position before entering formal assessment.

Certification should not feel like a barrier. It should help organisations improve, grow and move forward with confidence.”

Alex Stobbs
Founder & Director
Simply Certification Limited

A More Supportive Route Towards Certification

What makes these tools different is that they are designed to support organisations before they reach formal assessment.

For many businesses, the biggest challenge is understanding:

  • What good looks like
  • Where the gaps are
  • How ready they actually are

The online checkers help create that starting point.

They provide a practical “line in the sand”, giving organisations a clearer understanding of their current position before deciding what to do next.

And importantly, there is no pressure.

Some organisations may complete the checker and decide they are ready to move directly into certification assessment.

Others may identify areas that need strengthening first.

That is where the next stage of the journey can help.

From Readiness Checker to Gap Analysis

For organisations wanting a more detailed review, we also offer Gap Analysis services across our core certification schemes.

A Gap Analysis is a one-day high-level review carried out by one of our experienced assessors, designed to identify operational weaknesses, compliance gaps and improvement opportunities before formal assessment begins.

This allows organisations to:

  • Reduce risk
  • Improve confidence
  • Avoid unnecessary delays
  • Strengthen processes before assessment
  • Build a clearer route towards certification

It is a far more supportive and commercially sensible approach than simply “hoping for the best” during assessment.

Access them now and get an instant report

ISO 9001

ISO 19650

MCS

PAS 2030

8 Reasons Why Contractors and Installers Choose Simply Certification for PAS 2030 and MCS

PAS 2030 and MCS certification are no longer optional for contractors and installers working in energy efficiency and renewable sectors. With increased government scrutiny, higher compliance expectations, and tighter funding requirements, choosing the right certification body matters more than ever.

At Simply Certification, we work with installers across the UK who want PAS 2030 and MCS certification done properly – without unnecessary admin, duplicated systems, or last‑minute panic. Below are eight clear reasons contractors and installers consistently choose Simply Certification.

1 – Double-Layered Financial Protection (Done Properly)

Financial protection is under increasing government and scheme‑owner scrutiny. It has also become clear that some protection arrangements in the market are not regulated, placing unnecessary risk on installers.

Simply Certification offers double‑layered financial protection, designed to protect homeowners, tenants, and installers alike.

SurePath Remediation Framework

SurePath is our remediation framework, designed to be fair, proportionate, and installer‑friendly.

  • Free to join
  • Pay‑as‑you‑go, only if needed
  • Used only where an installation issue cannot be resolved by the installer

This ensures remediation is a last resort, not a default response.

FCA‑Regulated Insurance Protection

We also work with FCA‑regulated insurance partners, including Quality Mark Protection, providing fully underwritten protection that remains valid beyond the installer’s business lifecycle.

This structure delivers:

  • Long‑term protection for consumers
  • Reduced risk exposure for installers
  • Alignment with current and future government expectations

For more information on FCA‑regulated insurance, visit the Financial Conduct Authority.

2 – Quality Management Systems That Fit Your Business

PAS 2030 and MCS certification should support how your business works – not force you into rigid systems that create duplication, cost, and confusion.

If you already operate a Quality Management System (QMS), we work with it. We focus on integration, not replacement, allowing you to stay in control of your processes.

For installers who want to implement a new system, our Approved Partnership Network gives access to user‑friendly QMS platforms that meet PAS 2030 and MCS requirements without compromising impartiality.

3 – SimplyHub: Certification Management Without the Admin Headache

SimplyHub is our purpose‑built certification management platform, designed specifically around PAS 2030 and MCS certification workflows.

  • Live for all new customers onboarding
  • Available to existing customers at renewal
  • Continuously evolving with new features

Built to Connect, Not Replace

SimplyHub securely draws documentation from the systems you already use, including:

  • Cloud‑based document storage
  • Insurance Backed Guarantee providers
  • PAS 2030 and MCS lodgement platforms
  • Inspection and audit tools

The result is a streamlined process for submitting surveillance evidence and booking assessments, saving time, reducing admin, and freeing up internal resources.

Internal link suggestion: Learn more about SimplyHub on our website.

4 – Building Regulations: Myth‑Busting with Real Answers

There is a lot of misinformation around Building Regulations notification.

You do not need a Competent Person Scheme (CPS) to notify Building Regulations. Notifications can be made directly via the Planning Portal.

Our role is to give installers clarity, not folklore.

5 – Specialist Training Built for PAS 2030 and MCS

Our training centre focuses exclusively on the qualifications required to demonstrate competence for PAS 2030 and MCS certification.

That means:

  • No generic courses
  • No unnecessary content
  • Direct alignment with audit and assessment requirements

Training is designed to support certification readiness and ongoing compliance – not tick‑box learning.

6 – A Partnership Network That Gives You Choice

We operate a strong Approved Partnership Network, covering:

  • Financial protection
  • Management systems
  • Specialist training
  • Compliance support

This is not a closed ecosystem. We retain full impartiality while giving installers access to trusted providers when they need them.

Choice, flexibility, and transparency sit at the core of our PAS 2030 and MCS certification approach.

7 – Dedicated Account Management (No Surprises)

Every customer is assigned a named account manager throughout their certification cycle.

Your account manager:

  • Checks in weekly
  • Monitors certification health
  • Tracks nonconformities before they drift
  • Plans renewals in advance

No last‑minute surprises. No rushed renewals. Just proactive support.

8 – ISO Standards Fully Integrated

Many contracts now require ISO alignment alongside PAS 2030 and MCS certification.

We offer a full suite of ISO standards that can be integrated into your certification assessments – helping you meet commercial requirements without running parallel audits or systems.

This integrated approach reduces audit fatigue, cost, and internal disruption.

View our ISO certification services.

Why Simply Certification Is Different

PAS 2030 and MCS certification are about more than passing an audit. It’s about building a compliant, resilient business that can grow with confidence.

At Simply Certification, we focus on:

  • Proper financial protection
  • Flexible systems
  • Clear, honest guidance
  • Impartial assessment
  • Long‑term partnerships

If you’re looking for PAS 2030 and MCS certification that works with your business – not against it – we’re here to help.

Want to get in touch? Contact us now!

Regulated IBGs Vs Guarantees

Regulated Financial Protection (IBGs) vs Remediation Guarantees: Why the Difference Matters

Simply Certification is the only Certification Body to offer a double-layered approach to protection, combining a no-cost remediation framework (SurePath) and access to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) -regulated, underwritten financial consumer protection to ensure long-term security for homeowners.

As the retrofit and renewable sector continues to evolve, one issue is becoming increasingly important for installers, consumers and government alike: how homeowners are financially protected if something goes wrong in the future.

Not all “protection” is the same — and understanding the difference matters.

Regulated Insurance-Backed Guarantees (IBGs)

Regulated Insurance-Backed Guarantees are financial products underwritten by insurers who must be approved by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulate by both the PRA and FCA. Their purpose is simple: to ensure that homeowners remain protected even if the installer ceases trading.

Key features of regulated IBGs:

  • Properly underwritten by an insurer

  • Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

  • Designed to protect the homeowner long after installation

  • Independent of the installer’s ongoing business viability

  • Insurers are backed by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)

  • Increasingly expected in publicly funded and future government-backed schemes

Providers such as Quality Mark Protection  operate within this regulated framework, giving homeowners and funders confidence that protection will stand the test of time.

From a government and policy perspective, this type of protection is critical. It ensures public money delivers lasting outcomes and avoids future remediation costs falling back on the homeowner or the taxpayer.

Guarantees and Remediation Services: Helpful, But Not Financial Protection

Guarantees or remediation services offered directly by certification bodies or third parties can play a valuable role — but they are not the same as regulated financial protection.

A guarantee or remediation service typically:

  • Relies on the installer and provider of the guarantee continuing to perform and trade

  • Is not underwritten by an insurer

  • Is not FCA-regulated

  • May not respond if a business fails, restructures or exits the market

This distinction is important. A remediation service can help put things right today, but it does not always protect the homeowner years down the line.

How Simply Certification Approaches Protection

Simply Certification believes that strong protection is layered, not singular.

That is why:

  • We support and encourage the use of regulated, underwritten financial protection products such as IBGs

  • On-top of this we also provide SurePath, our remediation and accountability framework, for all installers. And its FREE to join!

Our double-layered approach to protection protects homeowners twice: through the SurePath remediation framework, included at zero cost unless used, and through our partners’ FCA-regulated, underwritten financial protection that lasts long after installation and if something should happen where the business may not longer exist.

What is SurePath?

SurePath is a practical, delivery-led initiative designed to ensure issues are resolved quickly and responsibly if they arise.

SurePath:

  • Provides a clear remediation route where non-compliance is identified

  • Demonstrates installer accountability and commitment to quality

  • Gives confidence to consumers, government and stakeholders

  • Complements — but does not replace — regulated financial protection

Together, regulated IBGs and SurePath show that an installer is taking their responsibilities seriously: protecting the homeowner today, and safeguarding outcomes into the future.

Why This Matters for the Industry

As government funding increases and schemes like the Warm Homes Plan scale up, expectations around consumer protection are rising.

The direction of travel is clear:

  • Homeowners must be protected beyond the life of an installer’s business

  • Consumer protection must be regulated, robust and future-proof

  • Remediation alone is not sufficient

  • Responsible installers will be those who combine quality delivery, remediation accountability and regulated financial protection

Installers who adopt this approach are not just protecting homeowners — they are protecting the reputation and long-term sustainability of the industry as a whole.

Warm Homes Plan – Get Certified Now To Contribute!

Warm Homes Plan

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced at the Spending Review that the government would fully fund Labour’s manifesto commitment of £13.2bn for the Warm Homes Plan that will upgrade five million households by the end of the Parliament in 2029.

Now Is the Best Time to Go Ahead with Certification – Here’s Why

As the UK moves forward with ambitious plans to improve energy efficiency in homes, there’s never been a more important time for installers and businesses in the retrofit and renewables sectors to get certified. With government backing and a clear path to futureproofing the country’s housing stock, demand for quality, compliant installers is set to rise sharply, and Simply Certification is here to help you seize the opportunity.

At the recent Spending Review, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling energy inefficiency and rising household bills through bold investment. A central part of this strategy is the Warm Homes Plan, a key pledge from Labour’s manifesto.

£13.2bn Funding Confirmed for Warm Homes Plan

Chancellor Reeves confirmed that the government will fully fund the Warm Homes Plan with £13.2 billion. This massive investment aims to upgrade five million households by the end of the Parliament in 2029, providing a major boost to the energy efficiency sector and offering long-term support for struggling families.

She said:

“To get bills down, not just this winter, but for winters to come, we have expanded the Warm Homes Plan to support thousands more of the UK’s poorest households.”

This commitment represents more than just an investment in infrastructure – it’s a targeted effort to address energy poverty, reduce emissions, and bring long-term financial relief to millions.

“Today I can announce that I will deliver in full our manifesto commitment to upgrade millions of homes, saving families and pensioners across the country up to £600 every single year off their bills.”

That kind of savings – up to £600 per household annually – is a game-changer for families across the UK. For installers and businesses in the energy efficiency sector, it’s also a clear signal: demand for skilled, certified professionals is only going to increase.

Now Is the Time to Get Certified

With such a substantial government commitment and targets set to 2029, the retrofit and renewables market is primed for growth. That’s why Simply Certification continues to welcome applicants for PAS 2030, MCS, and TrustMark certification schemes.

These accreditations are vital for any business looking to operate in the government-backed net-zero space. Without them, companies cannot access key funding streams or participate in many of the upgrade programmes that are part of the Warm Homes Plan.

By becoming certified now, businesses will position themselves as trusted providers in a rapidly growing market – one that values quality, compliance, and proven credentials.

“I am determined to put more money in people’s pockets and give them security in their lives and to make working people better off.”
– Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer

This isn’t just a short-term opportunity – it’s a nationwide movement that will create demand for years to come. Certified installers who act now will be in the best position to support this initiative, win new business, and grow sustainably.

How Simply Certification Can Help

At Simply Certification, we understand what businesses need to succeed in the retrofit and renewables sectors. Whether you’re applying for PAS 2030, MCS, or TrustMark, our team is here to guide you through the process with straightforward support and expert advice.

Our goal is to make certification accessible and manageable, so you can focus on delivering great work, building trust with your customers, and contributing to the UK’s energy efficiency future.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re considering certification, don’t wait. With government funding locked in and demand on the rise, now truly is the best time to get certified and join the trusted supply chain working to deliver warmer, greener homes across the UK.

If you’ve any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Insurance Backed Guarantees

Insurance Backed Guarantees

PAS 2030, MCS  and FlexiOrb Certification are great schemes, however to be able to operate under funded contracts and green schemes you will also need TrustMark Registration!

As the only UK Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for home improvement, TrustMark focuses on homeowners and tradespeople alike.

Since 2005, they’ve boosted quality in residential work. To become a TrustMark Registered Business, Insurance Backed Guarantees (IBGs) are essential.

So…what are Insurance Backed Guarantees?

An IBG is your safety net!

This insurance policy backs the original guarantee that you as an installer will provide, ensuring your customers can still claim even if your business faces unexpected challenges.

And remember, even without TrustMark Registration, having an IBG in place is a smart move for your customer’s extra peace of mind!

Why do you need them?

To meet TrustMark’s standards, an installer will need to evidence they have an IBG provider and that they have issued IBG’s post installation on any surveillance audits conducted by Simply.

IBGs elevate professionalism, offering customers an added layer of protection and peace of mind. With IBGs, you’re not just delivering; you’re assuring clients they’re in great hands!

Who provide IBGs?

There are many different providers however, different providers offer different cover for different measures and technologies. Below is a list of a few TrustMark Approved Providers:

#1 QualityMark Protection – https://qualitymark.co.uk/

QualityMark Protection have been actively safeguarding consumer investments in home improvements for over 27 years. They have helped the home improvement industry raise installation standards.

#2 SWIGA – https://www.swiga.co.uk/

The Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA) is a not-for-profit promoter of quality and best practice and a guarantee provider. It was set up by the solid wall insulation industry to encourage ongoing quality improvements.

#3 HIES – https://www.hiesscheme.org.uk/

HIES s a leading consumer protection organisation with a Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Approved Consumer Code.

What are the positives of TrustMark?

As highlighted on their website, there are many different positives to being a Registered Business:

#1 Customer Peace of Mind

As a TrustMark Registered Business means customer will feel comfortable in inviting you into their home! The TrustMark Logo symbolises commitment to excellence.

#2 Customer Protection

All works will be covered in any unfortunate events of your business dissolving in the future.

#3 Being included on a national directory

As a TrustMark registered business you will have your own profile on a respected website, that is Government Endorsed – this means a commercial advantage!

 

Simply Certification becomes the newest MCS certification body

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has welcomed Simply Certification, its newest contractor certification body (CB), for the installation of small-scale renewables. Simply Certification is now recognised as an MCS certification body, which plays a crucial role in the industry.

The Importance of Selecting an MCS Certification Body

Simply Certification is the second CB appointed by MCS since 2022. It now offers MCS certification alongside APHC, NICEIC, HETAS, OFTEC, NAPIT and the IAA.

As an MCS certification body, Simply Certification contributes to raising industry standards.

As a prominent MCS certification body, Simply Certification ensures that all installations meet high standards and maintains its reputation as an MCS certification body.

As an MCS certification body, Simply Certification plays a vital role in promoting the installation of renewable technologies and upholding industry standards.

Since becoming UKAS (UK Accreditation Service) accredited in April to assess contractors to MCS standards, Simply’s client base of over 200 construction organisations and any new clients it attracts can now gain MCS certification to install low-carbon technologies to the highest standards, supported by an MCS certification body.

It is now licensed under MCS to deliver assessments for air source heat pumps (ASHP) ground/water source heat pumps (G/WSHP), solar PV and solar heating technologies.

Simply Certification is recognised for its ethos around quality and supportive approaches to certification, MCS accreditation complements its existing offering which benefits from its industry partnerships.

Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS, says, “We are pleased to broaden our selection of certification bodies and increase choice for contractors who want to gain MCS certification by welcoming Simply Certification to the scheme.

“Simply Certification join us at an exciting and pivotal time in MCS’s history as we launch our Scheme Redevelopment Consultation. This is inviting views on proposals to transform the way that the scheme operates. Simply Certification will allow MCS to expand our industry reach, and help us to champion quality and grow the number of MCS certified contractors.”

Alexandra Gates, Managing Director at Simply Certification, says, “We’re delighted to gain UKAS accreditation to certify contractors against the MCS standards. We’ve worked exceptionally hard to put in place an MCS assessor infrastructure that ensures the highest degrees of responsiveness and have a wide-reaching base of assessors stretching from Scotland down to the Isle of Wight. This latest achievement is a testament to the amazing team we have at Simply Certification.

“Our mission is to be the certification body of choice for businesses that operate within the built environment sector, and we continue to make progress towards that ambition. Over the last few months, we’ve been working closely with a range of stakeholders to help grow the UK retrofit supply chain and a number of our projects are coming to fruition making the pathway to certification and compliance a much smoother process.”

Richard Wiffen, Scheme Manager at Simply Certification, adds, “We’re uniquely positioned in that our focus and expertise is within the built environment – particularly around sustainability – delivering a range of ISO standards as well as PAS 2030 and now MCS Certification. This latest accreditation will add enormous value for our customers.”

Simply Certification becomes the newest MCS certification body

The Great British Insulation Scheme

What is The Great British Insulation Scheme?

Designed to be complementary to the current ECO scheme, which is known as ECO4, The Great British Insulation Scheme (previously known as ECO Plus) has an anticipated spend of £1 Billion and improve 300,000 homes.

It is designed to deliver improvements to the least energy-efficient dwellings in Great Britain to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce energy bills.

This scheme will mostly deliver single insulation measures.

Which areas does it cover?

The scheme will operated across Great Britain.

Which standards and measures will The Great British Insulation Scheme cover?

The Government have decided that all measures must be delivered under PAS 2035 (meaning installers will need PAS 2030) including the simpler measures:

  • B1 Cavity wall insulation (including party walls)
  • B4 and B8 Solid wall insulation (both external and internal)
  • B5 Flat roof insulation
  • B6 Under floor insulation/Solid floor insulation
  • B9 Loft insulation
  • B10 Pitched roof insulation
  • B12 Room-in-roof insulation
  • B13 Park home insulation

When will it run?

The scheme will launch by Summer 2023 and run until March 2026.

What are the benefits to households?

The government believe the scheme will save households around £310 a year.

Who will qualify?

As well as supporting low-income and vulnerable households, it will also be available to those living in homes with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D-G, and within Council Tax bands A-D in England and A-E in Scotland and Wales.

How do I gain the right certification so I can operate under this scheme?

As an installer you will need to install under PAS 2035 – which means you will need PAS 2030. Contact our team today to find out more.

Simply gain UKAS accreditation to deliver MCS

Another UKAS accreditation for Simply Certification

After launching during the turbulence of a world wide pandemic, Simply Certification continue to break the mould and go from strength to strength.

The latest achievement is successfully gaining accreditation to deliver MCS assessments covering the technologies:

  • Heat Pumps (Ground and Air)
  • Solar Panels
  • Solar Thermal

with Battery Storage coming soon.

“Offering certification across the built environment lifecycle, which is ideal for contractors operating in this environment.”

Richard Wiffen, Simply’s Green Scheme Manager explains:

“It’s such an exciting time for Simply Certification. Having joined the business only in June 2022 I’ve first hand experience of seeing the customer base growing substantially across all standards that the business offers.

We’re uniquely positioned in that our focus and expertise is within the built environment – particularly around sustainability – delivering a range of ISO standards as well as PAS 2030 and now MCS – which is a particular strong combination adding huge value to our customers.

On top of this, due to us being recognised for our ethos around quality and supportive approach, we are forming strong partnerships within industry that will also compliment our schemes which all will be announced soon.”

“… enabling the pathway to certification and compliance to be a much smoother process and remove perceived barriers”

Alex Gates, Simply’s MD goes on to state:

“We’re delighted to gain yet another accreditation from UKAS. We’ve worked exceptionally hard and this latest achievement is a testament to the amazing team we have at Simply.

Our mission was to be the certification body of choice for businesses that operate within the Built Environment sector, and we’re certainly making waves!

Over the last few months I’ve been working closely with a range of stakeholders to help grow the UK supply chain within retrofit and we have a number of projects coming to fruition enabling the pathway to certification and compliance to be a much smoother process and remove perceived barriers.”

You can apply today for any of our Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Certifications or contact our team for more information.

Six mighty good reasons to gain MCS, PAS 2030 and TrustMark

The need for more PAS 2030 certified and TrustMark registered contractors is growing rapidly.

With a target for the UK to reach Net Zero by 2050 one of the key requirements is to address the issue of poor energy efficiency performance in homes.

The link to soaring energy prices, unhealthy homes due to damp and mould and a cost of living crisis is also driving more landlords and home owners to invest into the retrofit of their properties with insulation measures and renewable technologies.

24 Million Homes and Six Funding Schemes

There is an estimated 24 million domestic properties and currently six funding schemes that need contractors that have the relevant certification and proven competency.

So the opportunity is HUGE.

What are the funding schemes?

  1. Green Rewards – Brand new initiatives have been launched and there is likely to be more. This is non-government funding, aimed at the able to pay market; banks and building societies are releasing loans and cash back rewards to encourage home owners to retrofit their homes from TrustMark registered businesses.
  2. Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund – We have established relationships with primary contractors who have been successful in securing funding for SHDF. They have asked Simply Certification to introduce our clients once certified, as they are extending their supply chains to deliver larger schemes.
  3. ECO4 – Currently under the fourth wave The Energy Company Obligation is aimed at lower income homes that need multiple energy efficiency measures installed to help combat fuel poverty.
  4. ECO Plus – Get ready for the complementary scheme to ECO4 which is currently under consultation and due to start in the Spring.
  5. Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) – The HUG scheme is designed for the improvement of energy performance and heating systems for off gas grid homes in England.
  6. Local Authority Delivery (LAD) – Currently under the third phase LAD schemes are managed by local authorities to target low income homes in their area.

To qualify to deliver under these you will need to be a TrustMark registered business and hold the relevant certification for the measures or technologies that you install.

The future

We know the wider importance to stop homes damaging the planet.

We also know that homeowners and tenants are trying to reduce their spend on energy costs.

We know that properties that are poorly ventilated are causing damage to the health of the occupiers.

All of these reasons are forcing a serious and committed drive for change and a significant increase in the UK supply chain of certified installers.

If you are a contractor that delivers home improvements, then being part of this supply chain will not only future proof your business and open up opportunities but you will also be supporting a cause that will protect the most vulnerable as well as helping to achieve Net-Zero and protect our environment.

More information?

Contact our friendly team who will take you through the various options:

T: 0191 323 3960

E: hello@simplycertification.co.uk

 

 

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