Join us from March 20th - 23rd at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham! We'll be showcasing leading air source heat pump solutions from Bosch, Mitsubishi, and Samsung at stand J125 (Hall 9).
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.
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