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Andrea Carmeli, Managing Director at Alpha, considers how a growing range of low carbon products lets installers move beyond like-for-like boiler swaps, one practical step at a time, and why the latest changes to government funding make now the moment to start. For most domestic heating engineers, the job may not have changed hugely over […]

Darran Smith, Technical Manager at Alpha considers what happens to the UK’s extensive gas network in our low-carbon heat future. A managed transition is critical for network operators and households, so should we do more to support the hybrid option for a smooth changeover? Heat decarbonisation is a critical element of the UK’s journey to […]

Alpha has urged policymakers to consider expanding the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include hybrid heating systems. Andrea Carmeli, Managing Director at Alpha, explains why: Currently, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which was introduced by the previous government to promote energy efficiency in the home and reduce carbon emissions, is falling short by not including hybrid heating […]

Alpha has extended its renewables team with the appointment of Garry Mills as renewable product specialist. Installer spoke to Garry about his background, the current state of the renewables industry, and what is on offer for heating engineers. Q: What was your journey into renewables? Garry: My background is working primarily as a gas engineer […]

Alpha has launched the ProTec NX to its portfolio of gas boilers, offering a high-efficiency, fan-assisted condensing boiler for commercial applications, as well as larger domestic projects. With the maximum efficiency available for condensing boilers, the ProTec NX improves running costs and has ultra-low emissions to meet the latest building regulation and authority requirements. Available […]