Homeowners can now benefit from an upfront £7,500 BUS grant deduction for heat pump installations through trusted Alto Assured partners, making the switch easier and more affordable.
Join us from March 20th - 23rd at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham! We'll be showcasing leading air source heat pump solutions from Bosch, Mitsubishi, and Samsung at stand J125 (Hall 9).
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Scotland's drive towards low-carbon heating is facing challenges, with heat pump installations falling behind targets due to a shortage of MCS-accredited installers. To help bridge this gap, McDonald Water Storage is offering free plumber training courses, along with access to Alto Energy’s MCS umbrella scheme. This initiative provides installers with the necessary support, accreditation, and training to meet growing demand and accelerate the transition to sustainable heating solutions.
The BBC has reported that the Climate Change Committee wants half of UK homes to have heat pumps by 2040 to help meet net zero targets. With record heat pump sales in 2024 and government grants like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the shift to low-carbon heating is already underway. But what does this mean for homeowners and the future of home heating?
The BBC has reported that the Climate Change Committee wants half of UK homes to have heat pumps by 2040 to help meet net zero targets. With record heat pump sales in 2024 and government grants like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the shift to low-carbon heating is already underway. But what does this mean for homeowners and the future of home heating?
This year, we’re expecting even bigger growth, with the Future Homes Standard (FHS) coming into play. This represents a significant step in the UK’s journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. It mandates that all new homes must be constructed with high energy efficiency and use low-carbon heating systems. The initiative is part of the UK’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions from buildings, which account for a substantial portion of the country’s overall emissions.
The Green Homes Wales scheme is an exciting initiative aimed at making homes more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. By offering a mix of grants and loans, the scheme provides homeowners with the financial support needed to embrace low-carbon heating technologies, like heat pumps, and improve energy efficiency.
The plumbing and heating industry is on the brink of a significant transformation, as we have been warning for some time. Last week, it was reported by the Independent that gas boilers are likely to be banned in most new build homes by 2027, as part of efforts to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions. This follows the recent closure of the country’s last coal power plant just a few months ago.
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.
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.
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.
