Insight
When you shouldn’t install an oil boiler
Can an existing LPG boiler, biomass boiler, or heat pump be removed and replaced with an oil boiler?
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Insight
Why does the UK choose to abide by EU Regulation?
The UK currently chooses to still abide by many EU regulations, even though it’s now free to make its own rules since Brexit.
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Building regulations move to a new home
The remit of the new Building Safety Act is to set out an ambitious set of reforms for the built environment, business and society
Insight
Scope of work
OFTEC’s registered technicians often call our technical department when they are unsure of what output pressure jet boiler they can service, install, or maintain.
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DESNZ welcomed to Sheffield heat pump training centre
OFTEC were pleased to welcome a team from DESNZ to Gas Training UK Ltd near Sheffield
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Electronic or paper? How to get the version of Oil Installer you want
Oil Installer is now available electronically and as a paper magazine.
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OFTEC competent person scheme 21 years old
OFTEC would like to thank all Oil Installer readers for supporting us during the last 21 years.
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OFTEC compliance
From the 9th Jan 2023 - 13th April 2023 a total of 29 businesses had their OFTEC membership revoked.
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OFTEC launches ground source heat pump course
OFTEC now offers a course in the installation, servicing and commissioning of ground source heat pumps.
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OFTEC’s heat pump training in InstallerSHOW event programme
OFTEC will be presenting our new heat pump training options each day at the InstallerSHOW.
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2023 summer
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Changes introduced to enforce work notifications will see installers face stronger sanctions
Up to two years imprisonment is being added to the list of potential sanctions for technicians
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OFTEC launches 2023 conference as policy support for renewable liquid fuels grows
Crucial next steps to affordable low carbon heating to be highlighted at industry conference
Opinion
Cornish village offers blueprint for rural heat decarbonisation
Industry bodies are calling for policy change to encourage immediate rural decarbonisation .
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Standard publication ensures sustainability of liquid fuels for immediate home heat decarbonisation
Publication of PAS 5420OFTEC reaffirms industry commitment to genuinely sustainable bioliquids
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Rural homes say government’s green heating plans are treating them unfairly
Recent poll shows 9 in 10 rural homes believe plans to end fossil fuel heating installations will unfairly impact them.
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Discounted heat pump training still available with extension to funding for technician upskilling
Future proof your heating career with discounted heat pump training
Opinion
OFTEC urges immediate action following Climate Change report
OFTEC statement in response to the IPCC report
In response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and final warning that we need ...
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Technicians face exciting opportunities from the Scottish Government
It will now be simpler and more affordable for people in Scotland to install climate-friendly measures in their homes.
News
The HVO demonstration project – three years in and looking good!
Update on the HVO demonstrator project testing the use of HVO as an effective biofuel to replace kerosene
Opinion
Is it decision time for off-grid heating?
Will 2023 go down in history as the year when the critical decisions relating to the future of off-gas grid heating were made?
Insight
Future Ready Fuel campaign update
George Eustice intervention raises hope of progress with HVO deployment plan
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Into renewables? Get properly qualified!
Thinking about offering renewable installations as part of your existing business?
News
Demand for solid fuel installers heats up
OFTEC extended the scope of the competent person registration scheme to include solid fuel installations.