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The Green Homes Grant Is Closed - And Why That's A Good Thing

The Green Homes Grant Is Closed - And Why That's A Good Thing

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.

Attention House Builders and Developers: Are you ready to switch to Heat Pumps?

Attention House Builders and Developers: Are you ready to switch to Heat Pumps?

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.

White Paper - Green Future

White Paper - Green Future

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.

Heat Pumps to Help Scotland Reach Net Zero

Heat Pumps to Help Scotland Reach Net Zero

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.

New Building Regulations for 2022?

New Building Regulations for 2022?

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?

Heat Pump Demand Set to Double in 2021

Heat Pump Demand Set to Double in 2021

According to the Heat Pump Association , the UK’s heat pump manufacturers have collectively placed more than 67,000 heat pump units this year. They surveyed 2019 and 2020 orders, current stock value and orders for 2021.

New Gas Boiler Installations to be Phased out by Mid 2030s?

New Gas Boiler Installations to be Phased out by Mid 2030s?

A major factor to climate change is in the way we heat our properties, and the Government’s Climate Change Committee proposes new measures which could be introduced to move away from fossil fuels. One significant recommendation is new gas connections being phased out by the mid 2030s.

Attention Homeowners: Is Your Home Suitable for a Heat Pump?

Attention Homeowners: Is Your Home Suitable for a Heat Pump?

A burning question with so many answers, is your home suitable for a heat pump? With the launch of Green Homes Grant there has been an increase in demand for heat pumps throughout the country.

Heating Scotland's Homes

Heating Scotland's Homes

In a report published in the summer of 2020 it was revealed that 93.3% of Scotland’s heat is produced by oil and gas. This is very high, and means that despite being one of the best countries in Europe for clean power, Scotland is one of the worse for clean heat.