The Boiler Upgrade Scheme Starts Today

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme Starts Today

In an exciting day for the heat pump industry, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is now open and accepting new grant applications. As an MCS certified contractor, as well as part of our Alto Assured Installer Scheme, Alto Energy is registered with Ofgem to administer BUS grant applications for our customers.

Alto Energy and Powervault Become Affiliate Partners

Alto Energy and Powervault Become Affiliate Partners

Powervault and Alto Energy share a commitment to helping UK households dramatically reduce their carbon footprint and help drive toward Net Zero; because of this shared vision we have agreed to work together as affiliate partners, giving our respective customers access to the associated technology of another trusted UK supplier.

Further 250 Heat Pump Training Places Now Available In 2022

Further 250 Heat Pump Training Places Now Available In 2022

Alto Energy is delighted to announce a further 250 spots have been made available on our Alto Assured Heat Pump Training Course. Following the success of the course this year, and due to unprecedented demand for spaces, we have increased the number of courses we’re running - both online and in person at our training centre in Oxfordshire. Our free course represents a unique opportunity for heating installers to quickly get started installing heat pumps.

Running costs of heat pumps versus gas boilers

Running costs of heat pumps versus gas boilers

A new report by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) has shown that the ever-increasing prices of fossil fuels means that gas boilers are become more expensive to run. The analysis below shows that, with an efficient heat pump, households can now save up to 27% on their heating bills compared to a gas boiler.

Energy-Efficient Homes High on the Buyers Agenda

Energy-Efficient Homes High on the Buyers Agenda

According to a new survey from property firm Savills, the majority of property buyers are prepared to pay more for a home primarily using renewable energy. In fact, homes with heat pumps demand a 59% premium compared to regional averages.

Changes to the MCS Heat Pump Standard

Changes to the MCS Heat Pump Standard

On 1st April 2022 there are some major updates to the MCS Heat Pump Standard (MIS 3005) which will come into effect. Fortunately for our customers, Alto Energy has been proactively reviewing and preparing for these changes, meaning there will be no disruption at all for our customers.

0% VAT on Heat Pumps

0% VAT on Heat Pumps

In another great boost for the heat pump industry, the Chancellor just announced in his Spring Statement that VAT was going to be zero-rated on heat pumps from 1st April 2022. This change will typically save customers between £500 - £750 on their installation.

Urgh... Energy Prices

Urgh... Energy Prices

Whoever you are, and wherever you live in the UK, rising energy prices are something we are all becoming accustomed to. The skyrocketing price of wholesale gas in Europe has driven a huge increase in the price we pay for our energy, both gas and electricity. In this article we look at what this means for heat pump owners compared to traditional fossil fuels, and whether there’s anything you can do about it.

Alto Energy Customer Feedback Review 2021

Alto Energy Customer Feedback Review 2021

At Alto Energy we always strive for the best possible customer service. We send a survey out to each customer to find our just how we did, including both new heat pump customers and service customers. With more heat pumps commissioned and serviced than ever before, we thought we would share our feedback from last year.

Our Range of Air Source Heat Pumps

Our Range of Air Source Heat Pumps

Here at Alto Energy, we’re always reviewing the product range that we offer our customers. Every project is different, meaning that the same product will not always be suitable to the application. Furthermore, supply chain diversity has never been more important than in 2022. The heat pump industry is a victim of the global chip shortage, as well as the more general materials shortages that have affected many industries.