CleanTech UK Heat Pump Installer SaaS -- MCS and BUS

MCS Certificate Generation

• 1installation data capture (heat pump model, installer MCS number, system design -- heat loss calculation),
• 2EPC verification (EPC Register API -- property must have EPC D+),
• 3MCS API submission (installer submits, MCS issues certificate number),
• 4customer notification (GOV.UK Notify -- MCS certificate PDF),
• 5annual audit support (full installation history evidence).

BUS Voucher Automation

GBP7,500 per installation (air source or ground source).

Workflow

• 1pre-installation voucher application (DESNZ BUS portal via API),
• 2voucher issued (3 months validity),
• 3installation completed,
• 4voucher redemption (DESNZ BUS API -- MCS certificate + photos),
• 5payment to installer (DESNZ pays GBP7,500). GBP7,500 x 8,400 = GBP63M annual vouchers managed.

Installer Job Scheduling

• 1customer booking (website -- preferred date, property details),
• 2surveyor appointment (heat loss assessment),
• 3installation scheduling (2-day installation team allocation),
• 4route optimisation (HERE Maps -- postcode cluster),
• 5installer mobile app (React Native -- job details, MCS data capture, sign-off, photos).

HMRC VAT and RECC

5% reduced VAT rate (HMRC Notice 708/6 -- energy saving materials).

Automation

• 1job type classification (heat pump qualifying vs non-qualifying accessories),
• 2correct VAT rate applied,
• 3automated invoice generation,
• 4HMRC MTD VAT data from job invoices.

RECC compliance

cooling off period, cancellation rights documented.