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.
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.
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.
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.
Air to Air Heat Pumps are an efficient, alternative form of heating. The IVT Nordic Inverter is the premium air-to-air heat pump, providing total comfort throughout the year from a beautifully designed heat pump. It's cooling function blows refreshingly cold air directly into the room / area in which the unit is mounted.
Ofgem have stated that the Renewable Heat Incentive ("RHI") payments for air source heat pumps are due to increase by approximately 33% this Spring/Summer. For a typical 3-bedroom property with a heat load of 15,000 kWh, the amount of RHI payable is now over £1,000, an increase of around £240 from the previous tariff rates.
