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Aaron Cushion
Heat Pumps for New Builds: What Developers and ...

Heat pumps for new builds are fast becoming the default choice as Building Regulations tighten and the Future Homes Standard approaches. Here's what developers and self builders need to know about choosing the right system, designing it properly, and how Alto Energy can help.

Heat Pumps for New Builds: What Developers and Self Builders Need to Know
Industry News
Aaron Cushion
BUS Grant Eligibility Update: £9,000 Grant for ...

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has changed. From 21 July 2026, eligible off-gas homes in England and Wales heated by oil or LPG could receive a £9,000 grant towards an air source or ground source heat pump. Discover who qualifies, what the changes mean, and how Alto Energy can help homeowners and installers navigate the process.

BUS Grant Eligibility Update: £9,000 Grant for Oil & LPG Homes
Aaron Cushion
Can an Air Source Heat Pump Cool a House? We ...

Can an air source heat pump cool a house? Yes, some systems can provide cooling as well as heating. However, for most UK homes, cooling with an air source heat pump introduces unnecessary complexity, including condensation risks, additional equipment and installation compromises. In this blog post, we explain how heat pump cooling works, why we recommend against it, and the alternative that usually delivers better comfort and value.

Can an Air Source Heat Pump Cool a House? We Don't Recommend It
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Aaron Cushion
Alto Energy Becomes Mitsubishi Electric's ...

Alto Energy has partnered with Mitsubishi Electric as its official MCS umbrella scheme provider. Find out what the partnership means for heat pump installers, why MCS compliance matters more than ever, and how Alto Energy supports installers from design through to certification.

Alto Energy Becomes Mitsubishi Electric's Official MCS Umbrella Scheme Provider
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Aaron Cushion
The New MCS Standards Have Raised the Bar. Has ...

The new MCS standards have raised the bar for MCS umbrella schemes. Find out how Alto Energy achieved certification under the redeveloped MCS scheme with zero non-conformities and what it means for installers looking for a trusted compliance partner.

The New MCS Standards Have Raised the Bar. Has Your Umbrella Scheme?

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Are Heat Pumps The Go-To Solution For House builders?

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Are Heat Pumps The Go-To Solution For House builders?

In this blog, we assess the growing number of reasons why heat pumps are the go-to solution for house builders and developers. As well as the benefits to the appeal, running costs and energy efficiency of the property, it might not be long before the Government make heat pumps the mandatory option.

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House Builders: Heat Pumps & The NHBC Warranty

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House Builders: Heat Pumps & The NHBC Warranty

NHBC warranties are widely regarded as the standard warranty expected by homeowners who have purchased a new-build property. However, did you know that in order for that NHBC warranty to include low and zero-carbon technologies - including Heat Pumps - the installation needs to meet certain requirements.

 

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