Could Installing a Heat Pump help you save on energy bills in your new home

Could Installing a Heat Pump help you save on energy bills in your new home

Nowadays there are many ways to save money. An easy way to save money in the long run is to invest in more energy efficient equipment for your home. This can significantly help reduce the amount you spend and help you save energy bills.

Attention Homeowners: Is Your Home Suitable for a Heat Pump?

Attention Homeowners: Is Your Home Suitable for a Heat Pump?

A burning question with so many answers, is your home suitable for a heat pump? With the launch of Green Homes Grant there has been an increase in demand for heat pumps throughout the country.

Alto Energy’s Outlook On Heat Pumps In 2021

Alto Energy’s Outlook On Heat Pumps In 2021

Green policies are a priority of the UK Government, and 2020 saw a number of huge policies which are going to have a significant impact driving the UK heat pump market. From the extension of the Renewable Heat Incentive (“RHI”), to the introduction of the new Green Homes Grant, and the reconfirmation that low carbon heating will be deployed in all new properties within just a few years.

Heating Scotland's Homes

Heating Scotland's Homes

In a report published in the summer of 2020 it was revealed that 93.3% of Scotland’s heat is produced by oil and gas. This is very high, and means that despite being one of the best countries in Europe for clean power, Scotland is one of the worse for clean heat.

Alto Energy and Lockdown 3.0

Alto Energy and Lockdown 3.0

We have entered a 3rd National lockdown in the space of a year, and so we want to take this opportunity to reassure our customers that it is business as usual here at Alto Energy. We are open normal times, offering all heat pump maintenance and support, and working on new heat pump projects. Staff who can work from home will be, and our engineers are still on the road to carrying out work on your heat pump systems.

Attention Heating Installers: Are you ready for the Green Revolution?

Attention Heating Installers: Are you ready for the Green Revolution?

Recently the Government outlined a 10-step plan for the Green Industrial Revolution and we wanted to know if you, as heating installers, feel prepared for what is to come in the future? We are looking at this from a heat pump perspective so ultimately, do you feel there is enough support for the installation of heat pumps?

New Renewable Heat Scheme for Homeowners in Scotland

New Renewable Heat Scheme for Homeowners in Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced a new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable measures in their homes. This includes the likes of ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps.

Green Homes Grant Extended & No Gas In New Builds From 2023

Green Homes Grant Extended & No Gas In New Builds From 2023

In a major announcement this morning on the battle against Climate Change, the Government have extended the Green Homes Grant scheme for a year, as well as bringing forward the date, to 2023, by which new homes will need to be heated without using gas heating.

Change to Domestic RHI - Relaxation of 12 Month Rule

Change to Domestic RHI - Relaxation of 12 Month Rule

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BIES) have published a notice regarding the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The Document outlines the Government’s intention to relax the current ‘12 month rule’ where you have to apply for the RHI within 12 months of the commissioning date of your heat pump.

Introducing the Samsung GEN6 Air Source Heat Pump

Introducing the Samsung GEN6 Air Source Heat Pump

The new GEN6 Samsung air source heat pump builds upon the strengths of the previous GEN5 model. Now featuring environmentally friendly R32 refrigerant, up to 65C flow temperature and an upgraded internal LCD controller and user-friendly interface. Alto Energy is an approved Samsung installer meaning we provide our full wrap-around support for Samsung air source heat pumps, as well as a 7 year parts warranty on the product.

Alto Energy and Lockdown 2.0

Alto Energy and Lockdown 2.0

As we prepare to go into another national lockdown, we want to reassure customers that we will still be operating at full capacity as we go into our busiest period of the year. We count our good fortune that 2020 has actually been our busiest year to date despite everything going on in the world, and so we are grateful to our customers for supporting us during this difficult time.

Company Update: Heat Pump Services For Scotland

Company Update: Heat Pump Services For Scotland

We are very excited to announce that we have taken on a new engineer in Scotland, as well as opening a new branch in Scotland! So if you have a project in Scotland and you’re considering heat pumps, or you have a heat pump already and require a service before the Winter, get in touch today, or read on to find out more…