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Why choose MCS-certified
MCS is the UK's quality standard for renewable home installations. MCS certification is required for government grants and most green-finance products.
Biomass installation — common questions
What fuel does a biomass boiler use?
Biomass boilers typically run on wood pellets, wood chips, or logs. Pellet boilers are the most automated — a hopper stores pellets that are automatically fed into the burner as needed. Log or chip systems are less common for homes. Fuel must be sustainably sourced to meet MCS and government grant requirements.
Is biomass heating zero-carbon?
Biomass is considered low-carbon rather than zero-carbon. CO₂ is released when wood burns, but this is offset by CO₂ absorbed during tree growth — making it broadly carbon-neutral over a lifecycle. The carbon benefit depends on fuel sourcing and transport. MCS-certified installers use fuel that meets the sustainability criteria set by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Can I get a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for a biomass boiler?
Yes — biomass boilers qualify for a £5,000 BUS grant in England and Wales, but only for off-gas-grid properties in rural areas. The property must not have access to mains gas, and the boiler must meet efficiency and emissions standards. Your MCS-certified installer will confirm eligibility before applying.