OFTEC 17
Jeff Douglas
Eliminating carbon emissions from UK homes is more cost effective than making deeper cuts in other sectors, but the next decade will be critical in preparing for the implementation of measures that will be needed by 2025, according to a new report by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
Adrian Lightwood, OFTEC registrations director
OFTEC has announced that it will be showcasing its new scopes of registration at the Heating and Renewables Roadshow – the UK’s only regional event for heating and renewable energy professionals.
Latest industry figures show that heating oil prices have fallen even further, with oil now 13% cheaper than mains gas to heat the average home.
Worcester, Bosch Group unveiled the winners of its annual Environmental 2020 Awards recently
Worcester, Bosch Group has unveiled the winners of its annual Environmental 2020 Awards, held in recognition of those who have made an outstanding commitment to tackling climate change through the use of high-efficiency heating technologies.
Lord O’Neill of Clackmannan, Tom Smith BSRIA chairman, and Julia Evans BSRIA chief executive, at the association’s 60th anniversary celebrations
As a part of their 60 year celebrations, the Building Services Research & Information Association (BSRIA) held a reception at the House of Lords recently. The event was hosted by Lord O’Neill of Clackmannan, a previous chairman of the BSRIA, and attended by representatives of more than 100 member organisations.
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of ME Engineer – a new and dedicated app that allows any installer or service engineer to access up-to-the-minute information on the company’s entire range of products.
Trade Ready Solutions, the complete package solution aimed specifically at trade professionals such as plumbers, electricians and builders, offered by Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle solutions in partnership with Hitachi Power Tools and Bri-Stor Systems, has been updated to include new van models, racking systems and tools.
Worcester, Bosch Group is dedicating next week (8th – 12th June) to educating installers on the requirements of the forthcoming ErP EU directive.
Visitors to this year’s Heating and Renewables Roadshow will gain access to the latest advice on consumer protection legislation, thanks to the involvement of TrustMark which has been confirmed as the key-supporting organisation.
Celebrations as the EOGB team celebrate the 10th anniversary of the X-Series range. Paul Barritt, EOGB managing director, is pictured second from the left
Manufacturer and distributor of oil, gas and dual fuel burners, EOGB, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the launch of its X-Series range, which has seen a 10% year-on-year growth since it hit the market in 2005.
Mitsubishi Electric has announced that it has simplified the warranty process for both heating installers and homeowners for all domestic Ecodan air source heat pumps under 20kW.
Nick Hawkins takes over as OFTEC chairman on the 23rd June at the association’s next annual general meeting. He spoke with Oil Installer about the oil industry.
As a heating technician, it is likely that you will have come across customers who cannot afford to run their heating. Sadly, for some low-income homes, it has become a stark choice between eating and heating, and we should all be wondering how this can be possible in 21st century Britain, says Jeremy Hawksley, OFTEC’s director general.
10 years on from the mandatory introduction of condensing boilers, Worcester is now working towards an A+ efficiency rating under the ErP Directive
Speaking earlier this month on the tenth anniversary of the UK government’s decision to make condensing boilers mandatory, Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support at Worcester, Bosch Group, said that there is no question the decision was a wise one.
Janice Banks of ACRE which supports calls to the new government for improved home heating policies
OFTEC and FPS, supported by rural communities’ charity ACRE, have written to more than 500 prospective parliamentary candidates urging them to support proposals for a radical shake-up to home heating policies for the UK.