Can you get an MCS certificate for a heat pump after installation? Unfortunately, no. An MCS certification must be issued at the time of installation by a certified installer. For housebuilders and developers, planning for MCS from the start ensures compliance with Building Regulations, improves SAP and EPC ratings, supports warranties, and provides homeowners with reliable post-installation support. Learn how to achieve full MCS compliance while using your existing plumbing team.
The British public supports net zero, but media coverage often paints a different picture. This blog looks at how renewable energy, heat pumps, and home battery systems can reduce bills, improve energy security, and protect UK households from volatile global gas and oil prices.
Now is the perfect time for heating installers to experience a heat pump first-hand. Alto Energy’s Start At Home scheme provides a free heat pump and all the key equipment, full training, MCS certification, ongoing technical support, and up to £1,000 cashback. Gain real-life experience, understand running costs, and build confidence for the growing heat pump market.
Heat pumps in old houses can work surprisingly well, even in solid wall homes with limited insulation. The key is understanding heat loss, sizing radiators correctly, and designing the system around your property. See how careful planning transformed Aaron G’s home, cutting daily electricity costs and keeping every room warm.
The UK heat pump market surged in 2025, with 125,037 units sold, a 27% increase on 2024. For installers, this growth brings huge opportunity, but also the challenge of meeting rising demand for skilled professionals. Free training and MCS umbrella schemes from Alto Energy give engineers the tools and confidence to enter the low-carbon heating market, close skill gaps, and access government incentives.
Can you get an MCS certificate for a heat pump after installation? Unfortunately, no. An MCS certification must be issued at the time of installation by a certified installer. For housebuilders and developers, planning for MCS from the start ensures compliance with Building Regulations, improves SAP and EPC ratings, supports warranties, and provides homeowners with reliable post-installation support. Learn how to achieve full MCS compliance while using your existing plumbing team.
As 2025 approaches, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our customers and installers for their continued support and for spreading the word about our services. We also want to express our sincere gratitude to our hardworking employees, who have consistently gone above and beyond to provide exceptional service throughout the year.
With 2023 nearing an end and Christmas on the horizon, we thought now would be the perfect time to thank our customers and installers, who have continued to spread the word about our services. We would also like to thank our employees, who have been committed to delivering outstanding customer service throughout the year.
At Alto Energy, we are committed to providing a top-notch training experience for heating installers and professionals in the industry. We are thrilled to announce that the expansion of our warehouse means that we can upgrade our heat pump training facility. These developments signify our dedication to delivering exceptional services and training opportunities to heating installers across the country.
The InstallerSHOW is right around the corner and we’re excited to be exhibiting. The exhibition is being held at the NEC in Birmingham from the 27th - 29th June and you can find us at stand A20 during the 3 day event. Our aim is to meet as many heating installers as we can and help those who are interested in expanding their business into the heat pump market.
Here at Alto Energy, we understand that it's vital that both installers and homeowners can obtain delivery of their new heating equipment as and when it's needed. Due to the escalating demand for our heat pump services, keeping pace with the number of orders is an ever-increasing challenge. For context, our order book has doubled in the last year or so, which is obviously fantastic, however as a business it’s important that we continue to provide the high level of service our customers expect of us. It’s a challenge that we have continued to pass, however manufacturer lead times often present logistical problems.
As the UK seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and switch to renewable energy sources, the use of heat pumps as an alternative to gas boilers is progressing. However, recent studies have shown that there is a skills gap in the installation of heat pumps, and many engineers are not equipped to install them. This article explores the results from the recent study, the need for upskilling engineers and the services we provide to help fill the gap.
