Information, Industry News
Aaron Cushion
Heat Pump Installations Climb to Record Levels

Heat pump installations in the UK have already exceeded last year’s total, setting a new milestone for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) with three months still to go in 2024. By the end of September, 42,000 installations were completed—outpacing 2023's total by approximately 4%.

Heat Pump Installations Climb to Record Levels
Information, Industry News
Aaron Cushion
UK Government Announces Warm Homes Grant

The UK government is launching the Warm Homes Grant in 2025, an exciting initiative aimed at helping homeowners make their properties more energy-efficient. This fully funded scheme is available to those who meet certain criteria and could significantly reduce your energy costs while lowering your home's carbon footprint.

UK Government Announces Warm Homes Grant
Information, Climate Change, Industry News
Aaron Cushion
The UK’s Last Coal Power Station Closes

This week, the UK's last coal power station closed, signalling that the country’s energy landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. For over 200 years, coal was king, powering industry and homes alike. But today, renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro are rapidly replacing fossil fuels in the national grid. With that change comes a new challenge—and opportunity—for those of us in the heating and plumbing industry.

The UK’s Last Coal Power Station Closes
Information, Industry News, Government Policy
Aaron Cushion
How Could The Labour Party Impact The Heat Pump ...

With the UK election out the way and a new government in place, we feel it’s important to explore the potential implications for the heat pump market now that Labour has taken the helm. For plumbers, particularly those considering diversifying into heat pump installations, Labour's anticipated measures could present significant opportunities in the evolving green energy sector.

How Could The Labour Party Impact The Heat Pump Market?
Information, Industry News, Government Policy
Aaron Cushion
Heat Pump Adoption Crucial To Meeting Net Zero ...

The UK remains overly dependent on natural gas, according to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), which provides independent recommendations to the government.

In its recent annual assessment, the NIC highlights the urgent need to reduce reliance on high-cost, high-carbon natural gas and accelerate the adoption of heat pump technology to meet the ambitious net zero targets by 2050. According to the Commission, decarbonising buildings is a critical aspect of this transition and represents the single biggest challenge on the path to net zero.

Heat Pump Adoption Crucial To Meeting Net Zero Targets

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Ofgem Release New Decarbonisation Action Plan

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Ofgem Release New Decarbonisation Action Plan

Published on the 3rd February 2020, Ofgem released a Decarbonisation Action Plan which sets out a new plan to decarbonise the UK’s energy system, so that the net zero carbon emissions targets are met by 2050.

Alto Energy Opening Hours Over the Festive Period

Alto Energy Opening Hours Over the Festive Period

The festive season is already upon us (again!). We wanted to use this blog to let you know when Alto Energy's office will be closed for the Christmas break. We will still be offering limited technical support through this time and below we outline how and when technical support will be available, and where you can source spare parts.

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Renewables Surpass fossil fuels in the UK For The First Time

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Renewables Surpass fossil fuels in the UK For The First Time

For the first time since the UK’s first power plant opened in 1882, renewable energy sources have provided more electricity to UK homes and businesses than fossil fuels. This was recorded over the last quarter where the renewable electricity mix rose to 40%, new data shows.

Carbon Neutral Homes

Carbon Neutral Homes

The world as a collective is evermore pushing itself towards a carbon neutral future, with many industry leaders using various avenues to reduce their emissions to create a ‘greener’ planet for all. However, those improvements are not all that is needed, and now scientists are looking at what can be done by the general public to reduce emissions from homes in Europe to zero.

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The Heat Pump Market Is Growing

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The Heat Pump Market Is Growing

The latest industry analysis has shown that in 2018 the heat pump market grew by over 20% in units delivered compared to 2017. This growth is excellent news for the heat pump industry, as well as the environment, as heat pumps make significant carbon savings compared to traditional fossil fuel alternatives. It is also a sign of the times, as more customers are switching away from fossil fuel boilers and installing energy efficient heat pumps in their homes.

As Featured in the Sunday Telegraph: Use Your Land To Heat Your Home

As Featured in the Sunday Telegraph: Use Your Land To Heat Your Home

Alto Energy featured in the Sunday Telegraph on 11th August 2019 with an advertorial about the increasing number of homeowners and landowners now turning to ground source heat pump technology as an alternative to traditional oil and LPG boilers. Read the article here.

 

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