News
OFTEC partners with Which? to boost recognition for reputable technicians
The Trusted Trader partnership will help installers demonstrate credentials.
OFTEC
News
Industry bodies launch up-to-date winter advice for heating oil users
OFTEC urges oil users to get services booked in.
Opinion
The people have voted – but what does it mean for the heating industry?
OFTEC discusses the implications of the new Government for our industry.
Insight
Trustmark: building trust with your customers
Nicola Waller, membership director at TrustMark, explains the benefits of joining TrustMark.
More OFTEC
Insight
What else can I get from my OFTEC registration?
A quick guide to the additional benefits OFTEC has sourced as potentially useful to heating professionals.
Insight
Decommissioning and removal of liquid fuel storage tanks
Decommissioning and removing existing fuel storage tanks poses a serious pollution risk, so such work needs to be very carefully planned and executed.
News
Book your OFTEC re-assessments early!
OFTEC qualifications last for five years, reassessment should be no later than 12 months after the expiry date of your current certificate.
Insight
Uninsulated solid fuel flue pipes to combustible material
OFTEC’s technical department is seeing an increase of solid fuel stoves being installed in fireplace recesses.
Insight
Testing heating appliances requires the right equipment
Jonathan Kane of Kane International Ltd explains the vital importance of using the right testing equipment for heating appliances.
News
OFTEC compliance
OFTEC registrations revoked 24 April to 18 July 2024
Further Reading
News
Mark Bingley Obituary
OFTEC was saddened to learn that Mark Bingley of Ecoflam UK recently passed away.
News
Sam Limer joins the inspection team
OFTEC welcomes Sam Limer, who is joining the OFTEC inspection team.
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2024 Autumn
Fuel price commentary from the Autumn 2024 issue of Oil Installer
Opinion
OFTEC urges heating businesses to explore new apprenticeship funding
OFTEC supports technicians with free registration for apprentices.
Insight
Data shows liquid fuels cheapest for heating over past four years
Liquid fuel domestic heating is cheapest over past four years
News
OFTEC enhances technician support with new integrated role
OFTEC appoints Technical and Training Manager in new integrated role.
Opinion
The new government must align with industry and consumers for net zero to be successful
A call from OFTEC for equal policy support for renewable liquid fuels.
Insight
OFTEC Conference highlights an industry primed for renewable liquid fuel rollout
The renewable liquid fuel industry is primed to deliver once new government gives the green light.
Opinion
BUS scheme rules relaxed but OFTEC expresses concern
OFTEC has added its voice to those expressing concern about recent changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) announced by the Government.
Interview
OFTEC technician forum
OFTEC held a forum for registered technicians in March to get direct feedback on its training and registration schemes.