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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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A golden oldie
Marton Hayes with his 39-year-old WEC Firefly boiler
A Shropshire homeowner may have what is thought to be one of the oldest domestic oil boilers ...
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£12m for boiler replacement
The Department of Social Development has pledged £12m to fund a boiler replacement scheme in Northern Ireland over the next three years.
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Trading Standards investigation
OFTEC works closely with local authorities and Trading Standards to clamp down on rogue traders, and safeguard the reputation of legitimate businesses
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CBE for Worcester CEO
Richard Soper – awarded a CBE for services to the heating and renewable technologies industries
Richard Soper, chief executive officer of Bosch Thermotechnology, which incorporates the ...
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UKAS accreditation for OFTEC
Jacqueline Crawford
OFTEC has become one of the first certification bodies to gain approval from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its competent persons’ ...