From 29th May, updated planning rules in England and Wales will make it easier to install air source heat pumps without planning permission—removing key barriers for both homeowners and installers.
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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has set his sights on easing air source heat pump noise regulations, which currently block or delay many projects. By scrapping or relaxing the 42 dB limit, installations could move ahead faster, with less red tape for homeowners and fewer design hurdles for installers.
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Heating installers in England, Scotland or Wales can now access a free heat pump for their own home with the Alto Assured Start at Home scheme. With up to £1,000 cashback, free training and full technical support, it’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and boost customer confidence.
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While your customers might be thinking about staying cool, now’s the ideal time to prepare for the colder months ahead. Our free heat pump training course is built for independent plumbers and heating engineers who want a straightforward route into low-carbon heating, without the need for full MCS accreditation. Get trained, get supported, and get ready to meet growing demand before the heating season kicks in.
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The government has confirmed a significant uplift in funding for low-carbon heating, doubling the Warm Homes Plan budget to £13.2bn. This renewed commitment will accelerate heat pump adoption across the UK, with direct support for homeowners, housing providers and local authorities.
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With solar panels set to become mandatory on all new build homes, the case for pairing them with heat pumps is stronger than ever. Under the government’s Future Homes Standard, new properties must be low-carbon and “net zero ready” — a move that rules out fossil fuel heating. For developers and self-builders, this is a unique opportunity to future-proof homes with efficient, compliant technology that cuts emissions and energy bills. Heat pumps, especially when powered by on-site solar, offer a powerful, cost-effective solution that aligns with both regulation and buyer expectations.