News
OFTEC enhances technician support with new integrated role
OFTEC appoints Technical and Training Manager in new integrated role.
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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.
Insight
HVO demonstration project provides pathway for decarbonisation of oil heating
OFTEC and UKIFDA are confident that their demonstration project has made a conclusive case for the use of HVO in heating.
Insight
OFTEC assessments – how are they developed?
When OFTEC develops a new set of assessments there is a process to be followed.
Insight
Fuel quality standards for fixed combustion – an overview
Over the last 20 years there have been numerous changes to the standards controlling the quality of fuel used for fixed combustion.
News
Federation of Small Businesses – discounted membership
OFTEC registered businesses can now save 10% on FSB annual membership.
Insight
Tanks again
A reminder about the classifications of buildings when installing liquid fuel storage tanks.
Insight
Proliferation of solid fuel standards
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners discusses solid fuel standards.
Insight
Air pollution falls as solid fuel stove sales hit all time high
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners explains why air pollution from solid fuel stoves has dropped over the last few years.
Insight
Energy efficiency in listed homes and conservations areas
A recent review published by the Government has investigated the challenges faced when retrofitting in conservation areas and listed buildings.
News
Unscrupulous Welsh tradesman successfully prosecuted
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council notified OFTEC of a successful prosecution of a solid fuel installer.
News
OFTEC compliance
From the 16th January 2024 – 25th April 2024 a total of 8 businesses had their OFTEC membership revoked.