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Hydrogen boiler trial cancelled

Hydrogen boiler trial cancelled

In recent discussions surrounding sustainable home heating, the government's plans for a hydrogen trial in Redcar faced significant opposition from local residents, leading to its cancellation. This move sparks further contemplation on the future of home heating in the quest for a net-zero Britain.

Why Has Norway Succeeded Adopting Heat Pumps?

Why Has Norway Succeeded Adopting Heat Pumps?

Norway stands as a shining example of widespread heat pump adoption, with nearly two-thirds of households harnessing the technology for heating. However, many European countries, including the UK, have yet to embrace Norway's blueprint for sustainable heating.

The Clean Heat Streets Project

The Clean Heat Streets Project

Alto Energy has been hand picked by Samsung to participate in the Clean Heat Streets project due to our extensive heat pump design and commissioning experience. As an Oxfordshire based company, this is an important project for us and we’re excited to help Oxford transition to a net zero carbon city.

Energy Efficient Homes Are Selling for a Premium

Energy Efficient Homes Are Selling for a Premium

Last month, Santander released a new report stating that UK House Buyers were willing to pay a premium for energy efficient properties. The study which surveyed 2,300 buyers found that energy efficiency was one of the most desirable features of a home, ranking higher than a large garden or a home office. Right now, buyers are placing a 9.4% premium on green properties, which is great news for anyone who has installed or is intending to install a heat pump at their property. On average, buyers were willing to pay £26,600 more for a green property which is considerably more than the cost of installing a heat pump.

Heating with Hydrogen is more expensive and less efficient than a Heat Pump

Heating with Hydrogen is more expensive and less efficient than a Heat Pump

On Tuesday, the BBC and many other media outlets published articles highlighting the concerns experts had regarding hydrogen as a home heating system and compared it to more efficient alternatives such as heat pumps. The article also looked into a new study that reviewed 32 pieces of literature relating to the merits of using hydrogen for domestic heating.

Britain's electricity system 'greenest ever' over Easter

Britain's electricity system 'greenest ever' over Easter

British electricity reached a “green record” over the Easter weekend, with the carbon emissions factor for electricity dropping to just 39 grams of carbon dioxide per unit of electricity, which is a record low. This is a glimpse into the future normal for British electricity, and puts into sharp focus the potential for heat pumps to help decarbonise heating in the UK.

BBC Panorama on Climate Change: Big Lifestyle Changes Are The Only Answer

BBC Panorama on Climate Change: Big Lifestyle Changes Are The Only Answer

Tonight’s episode of BBC Panorama features the latest report that has been prepared for the Committee on Climate Change, the government body which advises ministers how to cut the UK’s carbon footprint. The overriding message is how an upheaval in our lifestyles is the only way to meet targets.

Global Climate Strike Day

Global Climate Strike Day

Today millions of children are expected to join a global climate strike. Protesters are demanding an “end to the age of fossil fuels and climate justice for everyone”. The event has been sparked by campaigner Greta Thunberg, who is attending a protest in New York.

UK Government to Commit to 2050 Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

UK Government to Commit to 2050 Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Following on from our blogs where we shared the latest advice from the Committee on Climate Change, we are delighted to share the news that the UK Government will be the first country in the world to write into law a net zero emissions target.