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Attention Heating Installers: Are you ready for the Green Revolution?

Attention Heating Installers: Are you ready for the Green Revolution?

Recently the Government outlined a 10-step plan for the Green Industrial Revolution and we wanted to know if you, as heating installers, feel prepared for what is to come in the future? We are looking at this from a heat pump perspective so ultimately, do you feel there is enough support for the installation of heat pumps?

New Renewable Heat Scheme for Homeowners in Scotland

New Renewable Heat Scheme for Homeowners in Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced a new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable measures in their homes. This includes the likes of ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps.

Change to Domestic RHI - Relaxation of 12 Month Rule

Change to Domestic RHI - Relaxation of 12 Month Rule

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BIES) have published a notice regarding the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The Document outlines the Government’s intention to relax the current ‘12 month rule’ where you have to apply for the RHI within 12 months of the commissioning date of your heat pump.

Green Homes Grant Update - Apply Now!

Green Homes Grant Update - Apply Now!

As of today 30th September 2020 the Green Homes Grant Scheme is now LIVE! You can get £5,000 - or in some instances £10,000 if you’re on certain benefits - off the cost of installing an energy efficient air source heat pump or ground source heat pump. Alto Energy is MCS accredited and Trustmark approved, meaning that we are an approved installer under the scheme.

Read more to find out what you need to do…

Extension To Non-Domestic RHI Scheme For Projects Already Underway

Extension To Non-Domestic RHI Scheme For Projects Already Underway

In a recent blog post we announced that the non-domestic renewable heat incentive (“RHI”) scheme was scheduled to close as planned in March 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the delays and uncertainty this has caused, the Government has listened to numerous industry voices, including Alto Energy, calling for mechanisms to extend the deadline in order to safeguard heat pump projects already underway.

Coming Soon - Green Homes Grant For Heat Pumps

Coming Soon - Green Homes Grant For Heat Pumps

The Government recently announced more details about the new Green Homes Grant, which will provide home-owners with up to £5,000 to make their homes more energy efficient. The new scheme will see the government fund up to two-thirds of the cost of home improvements of over 600,000 homes, supporting over 100,000 jobs in green construction.

Non-Domestic RHI Set To Close In March 2021

Non-Domestic RHI Set To Close In March 2021

Launched in 2011, the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) helps businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations meet the cost of installing renewable heat technologies. Now the scheme is set to close in March 2021.

A National Retrofit Programme is Required to Deliver 2050 Goals

A National Retrofit Programme is Required to Deliver 2050 Goals

If the UK is to meet the 2050 goals set by the Government then all housing in the UK must have zero carbon emissions from space and water heating, according to Rick Hartwig, Built Environment Lead at the institution of Engineering & Technology (IET).

Millions of Jobs Could be Created in Renewables by 2030

Millions of Jobs Could be Created in Renewables by 2030

Nearly 700,000 jobs could be created in England for the low-carbon and renewable energy economy by 2030; which could rise to 1 million by 2050 - according to a report from the Local Government Association (LGA).