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Matt Townsend
UK Heat Pump Market Reaches Record Levels in ...

The UK heat pump market surged in 2025, with 125,037 units sold, a 27% increase on 2024. For installers, this growth brings huge opportunity, but also the challenge of meeting rising demand for skilled professionals. Free training and MCS umbrella schemes from Alto Energy give engineers the tools and confidence to enter the low-carbon heating market, close skill gaps, and access government incentives.

UK Heat Pump Market Reaches Record Levels in 2025
Aaron Cushion
Alto Energy Reviews - 4.9 Stars for Our Heat ...

We are thrilled to have over 200 Google reviews and a 4.9 star rating. At Alto Energy we take pride in our work and make sure every heat pump installation is done right. It is always great to hear from our customers and see that our support and expertise make a real difference.

Alto Energy Reviews - 4.9 Stars for Our Heat Pump Expertise
Industry News
Aaron Cushion
Future Homes Standard 2026: Heat Pumps to ...

The Future Homes Standard will take effect in early 2026, making heat pumps standard in new-build homes. Learn what this means for developers, installers, and the growing low-carbon heating market.

Future Homes Standard 2026: Heat Pumps to Become Mandatory
Industry News
Scott Greening
£15Bn 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

£15Bn Warm Homes Plan to Help Families Upgrade to Heat Pumps
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
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DNO Permission For Heat Pumps

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DNO Permission For Heat Pumps

When installing a heat pump you are required to get permission from the District Network Operator - DNO - before making the connection. This is because the DNO, who are responsible for managing the network, need to check whether the local network can handle the additional load from a new heat pump installation. If you install a heat pump without permission, you could be forced to remove it.

DNO applications for existing electricity supplies are handled by us, in-house, as part of our service. When considering which heat pump partner to choose, this is an important factor to consider. Navigating the DNO process can be a challenge, and it is a requirement of the MCS scheme to have the DNO permission in place for a heat pump installation.

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Summer Service Event 2021

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Summer Service Event 2021

We’re excited to launch our 2021 Summer Service Event. This summer, book a heat pump service with one of our experienced heat pump engineers for just £180 + VAT. If you want total peace of mind for your heat pump, take advantage of our service plan offer where you’ll receive the first 3 MONTHS FREE if you sign up to a heat pump service plan. To book a service or to enquire about our service plans please call us on 01993 220699, or make an enquiry through the website.

BBC: What Are Heat Pumps?

BBC: What Are Heat Pumps?

In a recent report by the International Energy Agency, it was recommended that no new gas boilers should be be sold from 2025. Full stop. In an article from the BBC, they’ve looked at the alternatives, in particular heat pumps, which will become the “new normal” for heating over the next decade.

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Net Zero Scotland - Heat Pumps

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Net Zero Scotland - Heat Pumps

Scotland is leading the way in generating electricity through renewable sources. In fact 97.4% of the country’s electricity is from a renewable source. Despite this progress, there is a big job to do decarbonising energy in the transport and heat sectors, as stated by Head of Policy at Scottish Renewables, Morag Watson.

Ban Boilers From 2025 To Achieve Net Zero!

Ban Boilers From 2025 To Achieve Net Zero!

In it’s latest special report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has recommended that no new fossil fuel boilers should be sold from 2025, if the world is to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. Instead, homes should be heated by low carbon technologies such as ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps.

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Electricity Bills Could Be Slashed To Encourage The Switch From Boilers To Heat Pumps

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Electricity Bills Could Be Slashed To Encourage The Switch From Boilers To Heat Pumps

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

Heat Pump Demand Rising in 2021

Demand for heat pumps has risen by 28% in 2021, according to the latest research. The research also noted that 57% of home-owners want to be more eco-friendly. This trend is certainly something we have witnessed here at Alto Energy, as 2021 has proven to be our busiest year yet!

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Britain's electricity system 'greenest ever' over Easter

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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.

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The RHI Remains Open - But There's Only 12 Months To Go!

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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.

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The Green Homes Grant Is Closed - And Why That's A Good Thing

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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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