Housing Developments with Heat Pumps - Step 3: Product Delivery & Installation

Housing Developments with Heat Pumps - Step 3: Product Delivery & Installation

With technical sign-off complete, it’s time to move into installation and delivery. In this blog, we break down what developers can expect during this phase and how Alto Energy ensures every system is delivered smoothly and on schedule.

Gas Safety Week - Will Gas Boilers be a thing of the past in 10 Years?

Gas Safety Week - Will Gas Boilers be a thing of the past in 10 Years?

Not too long ago (15th-21st September) marked the 10th anniversary of Gas Safety Week, however heating experts are saying gas boilers could be a thing of the past in another 10 years from now.

Green Homes Grant Update - Apply Now!

Green Homes Grant Update - Apply Now!

As of today 30th September 2020 the Green Homes Grant Scheme is now LIVE! You can get £5,000 - or in some instances £10,000 if you’re on certain benefits - off the cost of installing an energy efficient air source heat pump or ground source heat pump. Alto Energy is MCS accredited and Trustmark approved, meaning that we are an approved installer under the scheme.

Read more to find out what you need to do…

Good Energy to Introduce First Home Heat Pump Tariff in the UK

Good Energy to Introduce First Home Heat Pump Tariff in the UK

Good Energy, the Chippenham-based 100% renewable power company has set out plans to launch a new flexible tariff for heat pumps in the Autumn. The idea behind the new tariff is to help customers make the most of the government’s recently announced £2bn Green Homes Grant scheme.

Extension To Non-Domestic RHI Scheme For Projects Already Underway

Extension To Non-Domestic RHI Scheme For Projects Already Underway

In a recent blog post we announced that the non-domestic renewable heat incentive (“RHI”) scheme was scheduled to close as planned in March 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the delays and uncertainty this has caused, the Government has listened to numerous industry voices, including Alto Energy, calling for mechanisms to extend the deadline in order to safeguard heat pump projects already underway.

Coming Soon - Green Homes Grant For Heat Pumps

Coming Soon - Green Homes Grant For Heat Pumps

The Government recently announced more details about the new Green Homes Grant, which will provide home-owners with up to ÂŁ5,000 to make their homes more energy efficient. The new scheme will see the government fund up to two-thirds of the cost of home improvements of over 600,000 homes, supporting over 100,000 jobs in green construction.

Non-Domestic RHI Set To Close In March 2021

Non-Domestic RHI Set To Close In March 2021

Launched in 2011, the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) helps businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations meet the cost of installing renewable heat technologies. Now the scheme is set to close in March 2021.

A National Retrofit Programme is Required to Deliver 2050 Goals

A National Retrofit Programme is Required to Deliver 2050 Goals

If the UK is to meet the 2050 goals set by the Government then all housing in the UK must have zero carbon emissions from space and water heating, according to Rick Hartwig, Built Environment Lead at the institution of Engineering & Technology (IET).

Millions of Jobs Could be Created in Renewables by 2030

Millions of Jobs Could be Created in Renewables by 2030

Nearly 700,000 jobs could be created in England for the low-carbon and renewable energy economy by 2030; which could rise to 1 million by 2050 - according to a report from the Local Government Association (LGA).