By 2030, Renewables Could Meet 50% of UK's Electricity Demands

By 2030, Renewables Could Meet 50% of UK's Electricity Demands

Electricity from renewable sources - such as wind and solar power - could meet around half of the UK’s electricity demands by 2030, at a price which is just as cheap as that of coal, oil or gas generation.

Customer Feedback - November 2018 Update

Customer Feedback - November 2018 Update

We at Alto Energy we strive to offer the best possible customer service. The best way in improving that is to get feedback from our customers to offer them, and any new customers, a better service moving forward. We are posting every 3 months to provide an update on the feedback our customers have been giving us via the survey platform, SurveyMonkey.

IVT Ground Source Heat Pump Case Study - Lancashire

IVT Ground Source Heat Pump Case Study - Lancashire

Mr & Mrs Didsbury, from Lancashire, chose Alto Energy to design, supply and commission their 11kW IVT Greenline HE Ground Source Heat Pump based on a recommendation from their local plumber and builder. ‘Rising fuel prices, Renewable Heat Incentive payments and both oil and coal being dirty and expensive’ were all significant factors in their decision to choose heat pump technology to provide a cost efficient heating system for their home.

UK Renewable Energy Capacity Surpasses Fossil Fuels

UK Renewable Energy Capacity Surpasses Fossil Fuels

The Renewable Energy capacity in the UK has tripled in the past 5 years - this is even faster than the ‘dash for gas’ of the 1990s. Not only that, the capacity for fossil fuels has fallen by one-third due to power stations becoming uneconomic or coming to the end of their life.

New £320m Scheme Launched to Help Decarbonise UK's Heat Network

New £320m Scheme Launched to Help Decarbonise UK's Heat Network

The Government has launched a £320m scheme to help accelerate the adoption of low-carbon heat technologies, such as ground source and air source heat pumps, across the UK's public, private and domestic sectors.

'Deep Retrofits' Required to Meet Zero Carbon Homes

'Deep Retrofits' Required to Meet Zero Carbon Homes

Experts have said that major energy efficiency refurbishment of millions of homes are required in order to cut carbon emissions. This comes following the news of keeping the world below 1.5C warming.

Keeping the World Below 1.5C Warming

Keeping the World Below 1.5C Warming

On the 8th October 2018, the most extensive warning on the risks of rising global temperatures was issued. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Carnage (IPCC), made up of various scientists and government officials, gathered at a meeting in South Korea and issued a special report on the impact of global warming.

Renewables Produce Almost One-Third of the UK Power in Q2

Renewables Produce Almost One-Third of the UK Power in Q2

Recent Government figures have shown that between April and June, renewable energy technology has generated a record 31.7% of the UK’s electricity. This is an increase on the same period from the previous year.