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Free heat pump seminars from Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Electric has announced a programme of free seminars highlighting the integral role heat pump technology has to play in both the commercial and residential heating sectors.
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Heating & Plumbing Roadshow and Energy Efficiency Exhibitions join forces
Organisers of the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions reported a total mileage of 1100 miles in September to take six shows to 5000 trade professionals at venues from Edinburgh to Exeter.
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The Energy Efficiency Exhibitions return
The Energy Efficiency Exhibitions return this September, delivering invaluable information on ECO, Green Deal, RHI and much more.
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Oil remains the best choice for many homeowners…..
……It’s essential that we get the message across
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Boiler sales exceed expectations
Boiler sales for the first half of this year are up 23% on 2012 – a very welcome outcome for installers, boiler manufacturers and kerosene distributors.
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Bring back boiler scrappage says Worcester
Since Green Deal’s launch in January 2013, official figures show that take-up amongst consumers has been poor with only a handful of installations, despite 9224 assessments being completed.
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Oil boilers – big uptake in Northern Ireland
Strong response from Irish householders to the government’s £12million Boiler Replacement Scheme introduced last September, has been welcomed by OFTEC.
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Gold service key to success
When you think of the West Country you think of thatched cottages, cream teas and rolling hills, but what’s it like for oil installers working in the countryside? Oil Installer spoke to Sam Fice, director of Energy Systems (SW) Ltd, about the state of the industry today.
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New report questions the effectiveness of renewables in rural areas
With the government offering incentives including the Green Deal and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), many existing oil users may be tempted to replace their existing installations with renewable technology. However, a new report commissioned by OFTEC has questioned the technical and financial benefits of switching from oil to biomass, heat pumps and solar thermal.
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A good time to replace that old oil boiler
In support of OFTEC, a prominent Northern Ireland politician is urging consumers to take advantage of the latest boiler replacement scheme
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Installer goes back to school
Adam (l) and Graham Taylor received their OFTEC oil boiler installer of the year awards from Dave Hall, Grant’s national sales manager
OFTEC award winner, Adam Smith talks to Oil Installer’s Liz Boardman about his winning installation and working with renewables
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Be direct
OFTEC’s redeveloped site is easier to use
OFTEC has redesigned and relaunched its OFTEC Direct website, which supplies tools, books and equipment. The site is now easier to navigate with current offers all grouped together in one place. Users can order online, with the added option of paying in euros as well as UK sterling. The system now accepts laser cards, providing they are the new issue featuring the Mastercard or Visa symbols.
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The gentle touch
Beverly – an inspiration to other women
Earlier this year UK Energy Training welcomed its very first female candidate – Beverly Jones. Over the years, the company has trained and assessed thousands of oil and gas engineers and hundreds of new entrants and apprentices; until now they have all been male. UK Energy Training is hoping that Beverly has started a new trend.
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Highly commended
Gerry McManus, CCTS, (left) receives the Highly Commended award from David Blevings, of sponsors OFTEC, and Jacqui Fairley
Complete Construction Training Services (CCTS) has been highly commended in the Training Facility of the Year category at this year’s Plumbing and Heating Awards.
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Commercial training
METAC – equipping installers for the commercial industry
Irish training provider, METAC, is now offering OFTEC’s commercial oil OFT10-201 course. The course is designed to equip installers that have already obtained OFTEC 101, 105E and 600A qualifications, to work in the commercial field.