Alto Energy’s MCS umbrella scheme is designed to enable you to provide your customers with a fully MCS accredited installation, without all the hassle of maintaining the accreditation and compiling all of the paperwork yourself.
DNO Permission For Heat Pumps
When installing a heat pump you are required to get permission from the District Network Operator - DNO - before making the connection. This is because the DNO, who are responsible for managing the network, need to check whether the local network can handle the additional load from a new heat pump installation. If you install a heat pump without permission, you could be forced to remove it.
DNO applications for existing electricity supplies are handled by us, in-house, as part of our service. When considering which heat pump partner to choose, this is an important factor to consider. Navigating the DNO process can be a challenge, and it is a requirement of the MCS scheme to have the DNO permission in place for a heat pump installation.
Summer Service Event 2021
We’re excited to launch our 2021 Summer Service Event. This summer, book a heat pump service with one of our experienced heat pump engineers for just £180 + VAT. If you want total peace of mind for your heat pump, take advantage of our service plan offer where you’ll receive the first 3 MONTHS FREE if you sign up to a heat pump service plan. To book a service or to enquire about our service plans please call us on 01993 220699, or make an enquiry through the website.
BBC: What Are Heat Pumps?
Net Zero Scotland - Heat Pumps
Scotland is leading the way in generating electricity through renewable sources. In fact 97.4% of the country’s electricity is from a renewable source. Despite this progress, there is a big job to do decarbonising energy in the transport and heat sectors, as stated by Head of Policy at Scottish Renewables, Morag Watson.
Ban Boilers From 2025 To Achieve Net Zero!
In it’s latest special report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has recommended that no new fossil fuel boilers should be sold from 2025, if the world is to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. Instead, homes should be heated by low carbon technologies such as ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps.
Electricity Bills Could Be Slashed To Encourage The Switch From Boilers To Heat Pumps
Heat Pump Demand Rising in 2021
Britain's electricity system 'greenest ever' over Easter
British electricity reached a “green record” over the Easter weekend, with the carbon emissions factor for electricity dropping to just 39 grams of carbon dioxide per unit of electricity, which is a record low. This is a glimpse into the future normal for British electricity, and puts into sharp focus the potential for heat pumps to help decarbonise heating in the UK.
The RHI Remains Open - But There's Only 12 Months To Go!
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (“RHI”) scheme remains open to applications for new air source heat pump and ground source heat pump installations. However, the scheme is set to end on 31st March 2022 for new applicants - that’s less than 12 months away! If you are considering a ground source heat pump or air source heat pump for your home, now is the time to act in order to benefit from this generous Government grant scheme.