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Heat Pump Noise Level Rules Might Be Getting a Rethink

Heat Pump Noise Level Rules Might Be Getting a Rethink

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.

How Installers Can Get a Free Heat Pump with Start at Home Scheme

How Installers Can Get a Free Heat Pump with Start at Home Scheme

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.

Installers! Get Heat Pump Ready Before The Heating Season

Installers! Get Heat Pump Ready Before The Heating Season

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.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme and Warm Homes Plan Funding Boost

Boiler Upgrade Scheme and Warm Homes Plan Funding Boost

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.

Solar panels to become mandatory on all new builds

Solar panels to become mandatory on all new builds

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.

Why Your Air Source Heat Pump Needs Yearly Servicing

Why Your Air Source Heat Pump Needs Yearly Servicing

Regular servicing is often overlooked but plays a vital role in keeping air source heat pumps running smoothly. From improved efficiency and reduced running costs to fewer breakdowns in cold weather, the benefits are clear. This blog shares real insights from years in the field, including one costly example where a lack of maintenance led to major system failure. We also explain what’s typically included in a service and how planned maintenance helps extend your system’s lifespan.

Alto Assured - Different Gravy

Alto Assured - Different Gravy

Not all MCS umbrella schemes offer the same level of service or accountability. At Alto Energy, we take full ownership of every project we support, from heat loss calculations through to final commissioning. With zero non-conformities in our recent NICEIC audit, our approach proves that doing it right every time delivers results for installers and peace of mind for homeowners.

Easier access to heat pumps as planning regulations are relaxed

Easier access to heat pumps as planning regulations are relaxed

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.

What the Clean Heat Market Mechanism Means for Installers

What the Clean Heat Market Mechanism Means for Installers

The UK’s Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) is set to accelerate heat pump adoption by requiring boiler manufacturers to meet sales targets. Learn what this means for installers and how Alto Energy can help you capitalise on this opportunity.