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Save £7,500 off a heat pump with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). Find out more about the Government Grant here.

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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.

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.

Alto Energy's Outlook On Heat Pumps in 2022

Alto Energy's Outlook On Heat Pumps in 2022

After another busy year in 2021, we’re looking forward to what the next 12 months have in store for the heat pump industry. It is sure to be an exciting time; below you will find our thoughts and comments on some very significant events for our industry.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant

Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a new Government scheme to encourage homeowners and business owners to replace their fossil fuel boilers and install low carbon heating systems, like air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps. The scheme is scheduled to start from 1st April 2022.

New Boiler Upgrade Scheme - What We Know So Far

New Boiler Upgrade Scheme - What We Know So Far

The Government have today published their consultation response for the Future Support for Low Carbon Heat: Boiler Upgrade Scheme. This scheme will be the successor to the current domestic renewable heat incentive scheme, and will provide customers with an upfront grant to reduce the capital cost of installing a heat pump system.

Green levies to be switched from electricity to gas

Green levies to be switched from electricity to gas

The Government plans for the cost of green levies - which raise money to pay for climate change policies - to start coming from your gas bill instead of your electricity bill. This is great news for heat pumps, because it means that by switching from gas to an electrically-powered heat pump, you will save even more on your running costs.