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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As of 5pm Wednesday 31st March, the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme is closed to new applications, thus bringing to an end the Government’s troubled energy efficiency scheme. On face value this might seem like a blow, however for heat pumps the Green Homes Grant never represented additional funding. The existing funding scheme for heat pumps - the Renewable Heat Incentive - has still got another year to run, and continues to encourage uptake of heat pumps throughout the UK.
Heat Pumps. They are all over the news recently, and with good reason! There are certain targets that need to be met to help reduce the effects of climate change, with goals to be net zero in the UK by 2050. You may want to do your bit by installing a heat pump in your existing property, but how do you know if your house is suitable? Read on to find out more…
At Alto Energy we have already worked with self-builders, installers and developers for years, with the sole aim of making heat pumps as easy as possible for new builds. Our unique business model has been designed with developers in mind, so if you aren’t sure where to start, please read on to find out more about the upcoming changes, and how we can help you start your transition to heat pumps.
On 14th December 2020, the Government published the ‘Energy White Paper: Powering our Net Zero Future’ which has been produced to set out the path to achieve the Climate Change Act 2008 requirement of of an 80% cut in carbon emissions by 2050.
The Scottish Government has published a vision to transform the way buildings in Scotland are being heated. This is to ensure all buildings are more efficient and warmer and to help reach net zero emissions by 2045.
The Government has recently published it’s long anticipated consultation response about the up and coming Future Homes Standard, as well as more imminent changes to the building regulations now planned for 2022. These updates will have a huge impact on the choices developers make about the specification of new homes. Is it finally time for heat pumps to become the norm in new builds?
We’re looking for a skilled administrator to join our amazing office team. As our business continues to grow, we are expanding our business support team. We operate in the exciting, challenging and growing market of renewable energy products - specifically ground and air source heat pumps - and so we’re looking for the right person to help us achieve our goals.
