Industry News
Scott Greening
£15B Warm Homes Plan to Help Families Upgrade ...

The Government has launched its £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, aiming to cut energy bills and lift up to a million families out of fuel poverty by 2030 through heat pumps, solar panels, batteries, and insulation. The plan supports all households, with targeted interventions for low-income families, social housing upgrades, and new protections for renters, while providing long-term certainty for the heat pump industry through schemes like the extended Boiler Upgrade Scheme

£15B Warm Homes Plan to Help Families Upgrade with Heat Pumps, Solar & Insulation
Industry News, Information
Scott Greening
Boiler Upgrade Scheme Expansion

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is set to continue supporting heat pump installations, with expanded funding, new technologies, and relaxed EPC requirements. Alto Energy explains what these changes mean for homeowners and installers alike, and how they make switching to low-carbon heating even easier.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme Expansion
Climate Change, Industry News, Information
Scott Greening
Heat Pumps And The Budget 2025

The latest UK Budget brings major developments for the heat pump industry, including an extended Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the end of ECO4, and changes that will lower electricity prices. We break down what these updates mean for installers, homeowners, and the future of low-carbon heating in the UK.

Heat Pumps And The Budget 2025
Industry News, Information
Aaron Cushion
Why MCS Umbrella Scheme Standards Matter for ...

Recent MCS investigations highlight the risks when shortcuts are taken. Some certified installers signed off on work they didn’t complete, submitting government funding claims on behalf of non-certified companies. This puts both homeowners and installers at risk, damages the reputation of heat pumps, and can lead to rejected applications or unsafe systems.

Why MCS Umbrella Scheme Standards Matter for Every Heat Pump Installer
Information
Aaron Cushion
How To Become a Heat Pump Installer

Many plumbers and heating engineers are exploring how to become a heat pump installer as the UK moves towards net zero. With hands-on training, practical guidance, and access to Alto Energy’s installer network, you can start installing air source and ground source heat pumps confidently while benefiting from support with MCS compliance and technical design.

How To Become a Heat Pump Installer

Renewable Energy is Increasing in the UK

Renewable Energy is Increasing in the UK

Throughout the course of 2019, more of Britain’s electricity was generated from zero-carbon energy sources than fossil fuels. This is the first time since the Industrial Revolution - that’s quite a move for renewables!

The Start Of A New Decade: What To Expect From Alto Energy In 2020

The Start Of A New Decade: What To Expect From Alto Energy In 2020

In this blog, we reflect on an amazing year for Alto Energy - and the heat pump industry as a whole - in 2019. We also look forward to the next year and the next decade, in what are incredibly exciting times for heat pumps and their ever increasing role in wider global efforts to live in a more environmentally friendly way.

Alto Energy Opening Hours Over the Festive Period

Alto Energy Opening Hours Over the Festive Period

The festive season is already upon us (again!). We wanted to use this blog to let you know when Alto Energy's office will be closed for the Christmas break. We will still be offering limited technical support through this time and below we outline how and when technical support will be available, and where you can source spare parts.

Housing Developments with Heat Pumps - Step 2: Technical Sign Off

Housing Developments with Heat Pumps - Step 2: Technical Sign Off

Once pricing is in place, the next step for housing developments with heat pumps is technical sign-off. In this blog, we explain what’s involved, why it matters, and how our expert team ensures your project stays compliant and on track.

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Renewables Surpass fossil fuels in the UK For The First Time

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Renewables Surpass fossil fuels in the UK For The First Time

For the first time since the UK’s first power plant opened in 1882, renewable energy sources have provided more electricity to UK homes and businesses than fossil fuels. This was recorded over the last quarter where the renewable electricity mix rose to 40%, new data shows.

Technical Blog: The update to building regulations will make heat pumps the default choice for housebuilders

Technical Blog: The update to building regulations will make heat pumps the default choice for housebuilders

The Government is currently consulting on its new Future Homes Standard, which includes proposals to increase the energy efficiency requirements for new homes in 2020. Part of this includes an update to Part L of the Building Regulations, which is the section that relates to energy efficiency, and in particular the changes that will make heat pumps the go-to heating system for developers.

Housing Developments with Heat Pumps - Step 1: Pricing Up

Housing Developments with Heat Pumps - Step 1: Pricing Up

Getting started with heat pumps on a new housing development? Step 1 is all about pricing up the right system. In this blog, we look at what developers need to consider in the early stages, and how Alto Energy can help streamline the process from the outset.

 

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