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%.
How Could The Labour Party Impact The Heat Pump Market?
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.
Heat Pump Adoption Crucial To Meeting Net Zero Targets
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.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme Confirmed Changes
Government Removes Insulation Prerequisites For Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant
Last month, the UK government unveiled changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, making it easier for households to install eco-friendly heating solutions like heat pumps. The update involves the removal of insulation prerequisites for heat pump grants, a move designed to simplify installations and reduce costs for households.
Grand Designs Live 2023 - NEC, Birmingham
Join us from October 4th to 8th as Alto Energy exhibits at Grand Designs Live, held at the NEC in Birmingham! We’ll be exhibiting at stand Z62, where you can discover more about our range of products and services, including air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, and our range of underfloor heating.
Heat Pump Grant Increased To £7,500
Yesterday Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a raft of policy changes regarding the UK’s approach to achieving net zero. The majority of the announcement related to pushing back the timeframes for bans on fossil fuel vehicles and boilers. However, the Prime Minister also announced a very welcome boost to the heat pump sector, with the news that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant will be increasing to £7,500 for all technologies.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: The Extension, Eligibility and How to Apply
We are delighted and encouraged by the government's ongoing commitment to incentivise heat pump adoption. The decision to extend the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) until 2028 (initially scheduled to end in 2025) represents a welcome step forward by the government. This extension will expedite the shift from conventional fossil fuel boilers to sustainable heating systems.
Alto Energy is now part of the Mitsubishi Electric Trade Plus Scheme
Recap of 2022 & Outlook for 2023
2023 has started in exactly the same manner as 2022 finished – absolutely manic. Demand for heat pumps and our services has never been higher, meaning that as a business we’re undergoing quite the transformation. As we recap on the achievements of last year, we also look ahead to the opportunities that the coming year presents us with.