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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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Aaron Cushion
Is Retrospective MCS Certification Possible for ...

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.

Is Retrospective MCS Certification Possible for a Heat Pump?

Alto Energy 6 Month Review

Alto Energy 6 Month Review

As we head into August it has now been over 6 months since we formed Alto Energy Limited and began trading. In that short space of time we are delighted to have achieved a great deal and thought this would be an appropriate time to share with you a review of our business thus far.

Customer Feedback - July 2017 Update

Customer Feedback - July 2017 Update

So far this year we've already provided engineering services to over 400 customers. One of our main goals is to give the best possible experience for our customers, and one of the best ways to improve that is to get feedback from our customers on their experience with us. So we are using a survey platform in the shape of SurveyMonkey to do just that!

Feeling The Heat? Stay cool with the IVT Nordic Inverter

Feeling The Heat? Stay cool with the IVT Nordic Inverter

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.

 

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