Opinion
Fighting for the future of liquid fuel heating
At OFTEC we want decarbonisation to succeed in a way that is fair and affordable, and that means a future where renewable liquid fuels play a vital role.
2023 summer
Insight
Don’t forget to notify!
Changes to the Building Safety Act will increase the potential penalties on anyone who fails to notify building work
News
Successful MP drop-in session brings further support for HVO
OFTEC partners with UKIFDA to brief MPs on benefits of HVO at Westminster drop-in event
Opinion
HVO and the Future Ready Fuel campaign
The future of liquid fuel heating hangs in the balance. Don’t think a ban will never happen.
More 2023 summer
News
Clean heat market mechanism
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) consultation on its proposed heat market mechanism.
News
Missed OFTEC’s successful webinar on the future of off-grid heating?
If you missed the OFTEC webinar about the future of off-gas grid heating, you can still access the recording online.
Case Study
Kehelland report reveals the need for HVO – and how to make it work
OFTEC and UKIFDA have made a detailed comparison of the heat decarbonisation options for homes in Kehelland, Cornwall participating in the HVO project.
Opinion
Ireland must embrace liquid biofuels in heating to meet climate targets
At OFTEC, we strongly believe that advanced, synthetic, and liquid biofuels must be deployed alongside other technologies like electrification.
Insight
When you shouldn’t install an oil boiler
Can an existing LPG boiler, biomass boiler, or heat pump be removed and replaced with an oil boiler?
Insight
Why does the UK choose to abide by EU Regulation?
The UK currently chooses to still abide by many EU regulations, even though it’s now free to make its own rules since Brexit.
Further Reading
Opinion
Hounsfield speaks out in favour of HVO
Andrew Hounsfield of Hounsfield Boilers shares his thoughts on the Government’s decarbonisation policy.
News
Building regulations move to a new home
The remit of the new Building Safety Act is to set out an ambitious set of reforms for the built environment, business and society
News
HVO success in Jersey
Rubis Channel Islands has been recommending renewable heating oil solutions to reduce carbon emissions from boilers.
Insight
Scope of work
OFTEC’s registered technicians often call our technical department when they are unsure of what output pressure jet boiler they can service, install, or maintain.
News
Williams 50 at 50!
Williams launched its 50th trade counter, on the Crown Trade Park in West Drayton, earlier this year.
News
A return to Grant for Gareth Grinsell
Grant UK welcomes back Gareth Grinsell as its new area sales manager for South West England.
Review
Take control of energy bills with Firebird’s high efficiency boilers
Firebird now has the most efficient liquid fuel boilers on the market.
Insight
Building simplicity with building control
James Shenton, Tuffa’s managing director, talks tank installation
News
Connect with Warmflow
Warmflow’s Connect Scheme has revolutionised the way engineers track boiler registrations, loyalty points and warranty.
News
DESNZ welcomed to Sheffield heat pump training centre
OFTEC were pleased to welcome a team from DESNZ to Gas Training UK Ltd near Sheffield
News
Electronic or paper? How to get the version of Oil Installer you want
Oil Installer is now available electronically and as a paper magazine.
Review
Going green with Warmflow
"Using HVO with Warmflow Agentis boilers is a sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable solution for heating homes."
News
Grant launches online underfloor heating course
Free online training on Grant UK’s underfloor heating range is now available via the company’s eLearning Academy.
Insight
Harlequin expansion plan delivers a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Harlequin last year saw the opening of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in East Kirkby, Lincolnshire
News
Heat pump training grant scheme goes from strength to strength
Government-funded heat pump training grant scheme for oil and gas technicians extended to July 31st
News
OFTEC competent person scheme 21 years old
OFTEC would like to thank all Oil Installer readers for supporting us during the last 21 years.
News
OFTEC compliance
From the 9th Jan 2023 - 13th April 2023 a total of 29 businesses had their OFTEC membership revoked.
News
OFTEC launches ground source heat pump course
OFTEC now offers a course in the installation, servicing and commissioning of ground source heat pumps.
News
OFTEC’s heat pump training in InstallerSHOW event programme
OFTEC will be presenting our new heat pump training options each day at the InstallerSHOW.
News
Warmflow to show off at InstallerSHOW 2023
Warmflow will be attending InstallerSHOW 2023 at NEC in Birmingham on 27-29th June.
News
Worcester Bosch launches new Savvy Series
Worcester Bosch has launched its new Savvy Series to support installers in guiding homeowners.
News
Danfoss expands proven range with launch of 100% biofuel-ready pump
Danfoss releases a new Bio100 pump extending its range of future ready products
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2023 summer
News
Grant UK promotes biodiversity at sustainability-focused HQ
Carbon reduction programme delivers biodiversity at new headquarters
