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

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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.

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Alto Energy’s Outlook On Heat Pumps In 2021

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Alto Energy’s Outlook On Heat Pumps In 2021

Green policies are a priority of the UK Government, and 2020 saw a number of huge policies which are going to have a significant impact driving the UK heat pump market. From the extension of the Renewable Heat Incentive (“RHI”), to the introduction of the new Green Homes Grant, and the reconfirmation that low carbon heating will be deployed in all new properties within just a few years.

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Heating Scotland's Homes

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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.

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Alto Energy and Lockdown 3.0

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Alto Energy and Lockdown 3.0

We have entered a 3rd National lockdown in the space of a year, and so we want to take this opportunity to reassure our customers that it is business as usual here at Alto Energy. We are open normal times, offering all heat pump maintenance and support, and working on new heat pump projects. Staff who can work from home will be, and our engineers are still on the road to carrying out work on your heat pump systems.

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

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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.

Green Homes Grant Extended & No Gas In New Builds From 2023

Green Homes Grant Extended & No Gas In New Builds From 2023

In a major announcement this morning on the battle against Climate Change, the Government have extended the Green Homes Grant scheme for a year, as well as bringing forward the date, to 2023, by which new homes will need to be heated without using gas heating.

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