Alto Energy is a UK specialist in renewable heating, providing expertly designed heat pump systems, technical support, as well as an MCS Umbrella Scheme and Start at Home Scheme. As an accredited distributor and design partner, they bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, giving installers the tools, knowledge, and confidence to deliver efficient, high-quality installations while driving the transition to sustainable heating solutions.
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Alto Energy Partnership
MCS Umbrella & Start at Home Schemes
Northolt | Luton | Basildon | Sittingbourne |
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Installers can now streamline their heat pump journey with Alto Energy’s exclusive opportunities. Newly qualified installers have the chance to acquire a fully funded air source heat pump installation in their own home and/or can join Alto Energy's industry-leading MCS scheme.
MCS Umbrella Scheme
Start at Home Scheme
Heat Pump Products
On-Site Technical Support
Renewable Industry Updates
Installation Service
What Alto Energy can offer.
MCS Umbrella Scheme
No MCS, No Problem
Alto Energy’s MCS umbrella scheme, Alto Assured, enables installers to fit heat pumps without needing personal MCS accreditation. Alto Energy manages the full process, including design, supply, commissioning, compliance, and grant paperwork, so installers can access Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding and receive technical support and customer referrals, all while focusing on installation and benefitting from up to seven years’ warranty and ongoing aftercare.
MCS umbrella scheme
Start at Home Scheme
Free Air Source Heat Pump
Alto Energy’s Start at Home scheme offers heating installers in England, Scotland, and Wales a fully funded air source heat pump for their own home, free 1-day training, up to £1,000 cashback, and expert technical support. Installers gain hands-on experience by living with and installing their own system, receive MCS-compliant design and commissioning, a seven-year warranty, and then become eligible to install heat pumps for customers under Alto Energy’s MCS umbrella and receive ongoing professional support.
Start at home scheme
Heat Pump Products
Alto Energy's Wide Range of Products
Alto Energy offers a comprehensive range of renewable heating products, including ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, air to air heat pumps, and underfloor heating, with expert advice and bespoke system design available for every type of project, from new builds to retrofits and boiler replacements. Alto Energy supplies heat pumps from leading brands such as Mitsubishi, Samsung, Worcester Bosch, and Midea as part of their comprehensive range of renewable heating products.
Heat pump products
On-Site Technical Support
Real-time Guidance
Alto Energy provides free heat pump training for plumbers and heating engineers, covering the essentials of air and ground source heat pump installation, practical skills across major brands like Mitsubishi, Samsung, Worcester Bosch, and Viessmann, and access to their MCS umbrella scheme for compliant installations. Installers benefit from expert on-site and telephone technical support for all project stages, including diagnosis, repairs, and spare part sourcing, alongside ongoing assistance for a wide range of systems, ensuring confidence and reliability throughout every installation.
On-site support
Renewable Industry Updates
Alto Energy's Blogs
Alto Energy’s blog shares updates and insights on heat pump technology, installation best practices, and relevant industry schemes, aimed at both installers and homeowners. It provides news about funding opportunities, training initiatives, and changes in UK regulations, helping visitors stay informed about advances in low-carbon heating and Alto Energy’s latest services and expertise.
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Installation Service
Alto Energy’s Contracting
Alto Energy provides nationwide air source heat pump installation services for both funded schemes and retail customers, tailoring solutions for main contractors, managing agents, utility companies, and retail brands; fully certified for UK low carbon funding stream, including ECO4, Warm Homes Grant, and the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Alto Energy flexibly delivers turnkey and custom heat pump projects in partnership with organisations such as Agility Eco Services and Affordable Warmth Solutions.
Installation service
Your heat pump installer journey with Logic4training & Alto Energy.
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Complete heat pump training
Use a Heat Pump Net Zero voucher and get £500 off your training with Logic4training.
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Sign up with Alto Energy
Sign up to Alto Energy's Start at Home Scheme and/or MCS Umbrella Scheme.
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Complete onboarding
So that Alto can sign off the works under MCS, there is a basic onboarding procedure to complete.
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Install your free heat pump
This can be for you or a family member and only applies to the Start at Home Scheme.
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Build upon your first installation
Start applying your newly developed skills in the working world.
Start your heat pump training with Logic4training.
At Logic4training, we have been upskilling tradespeople into renewables for over 15 years. From solar thermal to heat pumps, we have covered the lot! Over the years, we have refined our heat pump training to offer comprehensive courses on air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps. As the renewable sector expanded, we wanted to too, and so we can proudly offer renewables training across our four training centres.
Additionally, you can make the most of the Government’s heat pump net zero vouchers and get £500 off your training. Additionally, if you are also looking to hold the qualification for low-temperature heating and hot water systems in dwellings, we do a combined offer which includes the Air Source Heat Pump course and the Low Temperature Heating course, and you only have to pay £340 including VAT for both courses instead of the original £700 + VAT!
Available at all centres
Contact Alto Energy.
To join Alto Energy’s MCS Umbrella or Start at Home Schemes, simply complete the form, and their team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
This partnership aims to streamline the pathway for heating engineers and installers to become MCS certified in heat pump installation. After completing Logic4training’s accredited heat pump training, candidates can join Alto Energy’s MCS Umbrella Scheme and/or Start at Home Scheme, removing many of the traditional barriers to MCS certification.
You can read more about our partnership with Alto Energy here.
Ourselves and Alto Energy are committed to supporting the transition to low-carbon heating. By working together, we provide a complete training-to-certification route, helping more installers get involved in the heat pump sector without the full administrative burden of becoming MCS certified independently.
We offer a range of LCL Awards-accredited heat pump training courses, including Level 3 courses in air source heat pump installation and maintenance. These meet the competency requirements needed to operate under Alto Energy’s MCS schemes.
To complete our level 3 heat pump training course you must hold a valid WRAS Water Regulations qualification in addition to one of the following:
- A Level 2 NVQ or Level 3 NVQ or SVQ in plumbing / heating & ventilation / gas / oil – Installation and Maintenance qualification
- A valid Core Gas Safety (CCN1) certificate with CENWAT – must be involved in the installation of heating systems
- An OFTEC Oil certificate
- A valid HETAS certificate (must be for wet systems)
- CPS registration for plumbing systems
- Two years of minimum verifiable experience in the installation of heating and hot water systems.
If you’re unsure about eligibility, contact Logic4training for guidance.
We deliver air source heat pump training at all 4 of our centres (Northolt, Luton, Basildon and Sittingbourne). You can find the nearest centre and course dates on our website or by contacting us directly.
After completing our training, you will need to do a 1-day heat pump training course with Alto Energy.
Alto Energy’s MCS Umbrella Scheme allows installers to operate under their MCS certification, meaning you don’t need to go through the costly and complex process of becoming certified yourself. Alto takes on the compliance and certification responsibilities while you focus on installing.
Alto Energy is participating in Nesta’s Start at Home Scheme, giving you the opportunity to have a fully funded heat pump installed in your own home. This hands-on experience offers a unique and practical way to deepen your understanding of heat pump systems, observe real-world performance, and build the confidence to recommend them to your customers. Installing a system in your own home allows you to experience firsthand how heat pumps operate day-to-day, monitor running costs, and gain insights that go far beyond traditional classroom learning or one-off installations.
Key benefits include:
- Reduced admin and compliance burden
- Support with design, paperwork, and commissioning
- Access to government incentives (e.g., Boiler Upgrade Scheme)
- Ongoing technical support and quality assurance
Once you complete your heat pump training, you can apply to join one of Alto Energy’s MCS schemes. At the end of your heat pump course, we, along with Alto Energy, will guide you through the next steps, including documentation, assessment, and onboarding.
Technically, no, but without MCS certification, your customers won’t be eligible for grants like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Working under Alto’s MCS schemes lets you legally install heat pumps with all the benefits of certification, without holding it yourself.
Alto Energy offers design support for all installations registered under their scheme. This includes assistance with heat loss calculations, system specifications, and compliance documentation.
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