According to recent reports the Government is poised to slash the cost of electricity for homeowners, in an attempt to encourage a switch away from fossil fuel boilers to low carbon heat pumps.
Heat Pump Demand Rising in 2021
Britain's electricity system 'greenest ever' over Easter
British electricity reached a “green record” over the Easter weekend, with the carbon emissions factor for electricity dropping to just 39 grams of carbon dioxide per unit of electricity, which is a record low. This is a glimpse into the future normal for British electricity, and puts into sharp focus the potential for heat pumps to help decarbonise heating in the UK.
The RHI Remains Open - But There's Only 12 Months To Go!
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (“RHI”) scheme remains open to applications for new air source heat pump and ground source heat pump installations. However, the scheme is set to end on 31st March 2022 for new applicants - that’s less than 12 months away! If you are considering a ground source heat pump or air source heat pump for your home, now is the time to act in order to benefit from this generous Government grant scheme.
The Green Homes Grant Is Closed - And Why That's A Good Thing
As of 5pm Wednesday 31st March, the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme is closed to new applications, thus bringing to an end the Government’s troubled energy efficiency scheme. On face value this might seem like a blow, however for heat pumps the Green Homes Grant never represented additional funding. The existing funding scheme for heat pumps - the Renewable Heat Incentive - has still got another year to run, and continues to encourage uptake of heat pumps throughout the UK.
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My Property Isn't Well Insulated But I Want A Heat Pump, What Should I Do?
Heat Pumps. They are all over the news recently, and with good reason! There are certain targets that need to be met to help reduce the effects of climate change, with goals to be net zero in the UK by 2050. You may want to do your bit by installing a heat pump in your existing property, but how do you know if your house is suitable? Read on to find out more…
Attention House Builders and Developers: Are you ready to switch to Heat Pumps?
At Alto Energy we have already worked with self-builders, installers and developers for years, with the sole aim of making heat pumps as easy as possible for new builds. Our unique business model has been designed with developers in mind, so if you aren’t sure where to start, please read on to find out more about the upcoming changes, and how we can help you start your transition to heat pumps.
Housing Developments with Heat Pumps - Step 5: Aftercare & Ongoing Support
White Paper - Green Future
On 14th December 2020, the Government published the ‘Energy White Paper: Powering our Net Zero Future’ which has been produced to set out the path to achieve the Climate Change Act 2008 requirement of of an 80% cut in carbon emissions by 2050.