Information, Industry News
Aaron Cushion
Heat Pump Installations Climb to Record Levels

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%.

Heat Pump Installations Climb to Record Levels
Information, Industry News
Aaron Cushion
UK Government Announces Warm Homes Grant

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.

UK Government Announces Warm Homes Grant
Information, Climate Change, Industry News
Aaron Cushion
The UK’s Last Coal Power Station Closes

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.

The UK’s Last Coal Power Station Closes
Information, Industry News, Government Policy
Aaron Cushion
How Could The Labour Party Impact The Heat Pump ...

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.

How Could The Labour Party Impact The Heat Pump Market?
Information, Industry News, Government Policy
Aaron Cushion
Heat Pump Adoption Crucial To Meeting Net Zero ...

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.

Heat Pump Adoption Crucial To Meeting Net Zero Targets

Introducing the New Bosch Climate Air to Air Heat Pump – Just in Time for Summer

Introducing the New Bosch Climate Air to Air Heat Pump – Just in Time for Summer

Suitable for any size home, or a wide variety of commercial and office buildings, the Bosch Climate 5000 DC Inverter air to air heat pump gives you ultimate flexibility. Providing a solution for both heating and cooling of your desired project.

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Why you should choose an MCS installer for your Heat Pump project

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Why you should choose an MCS installer for your Heat Pump project

Just like with any heating system installation, you want to make sure you’re working with a competent company. However, with heat pumps it is especially important to ensure they are designed and commissioned correctly for the building.

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Ofgem Release New Decarbonisation Action Plan

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Ofgem Release New Decarbonisation Action Plan

Published on the 3rd February 2020, Ofgem released a Decarbonisation Action Plan which sets out a new plan to decarbonise the UK’s energy system, so that the net zero carbon emissions targets are met by 2050.

Government to Target One Million Heat Pumps a Year by 2035?

Government to Target One Million Heat Pumps a Year by 2035?

As previous generations have invested into the gas and water grid, the UK must now invest in the ground source heat pump infrastructure in the 20’s.

Alto Energy Celebrates Our 3rd Year Anniversary

Alto Energy Celebrates Our 3rd Year Anniversary

Another year has flown by! Clearly time flies when you're designing, supplying, commissioning and supporting heat pumps! Alto Energy has now completed its third full year in business and we go into our fourth year with a great sense of excitement and anticipation for what's to come for the heat pump industry.

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