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%.
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.
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.
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.
The new GEN6 Samsung air source heat pump builds upon the strengths of the previous GEN5 model. Now featuring environmentally friendly R32 refrigerant, up to 65C flow temperature and an upgraded internal LCD controller and user-friendly interface. Alto Energy is an approved Samsung installer meaning we provide our full wrap-around support for Samsung air source heat pumps, as well as a 7 year parts warranty on the product.
Our most popular air source heat pump just got even better, with the previously optional Mitsubishi MELCloud system now included as standard with all Mitsubishi air source heat pump and pre-plumbed cylinder kits. The Mitsubishi MELCloud enables you to monitor and control your energy efficient air source heat pump from your smart phone.
