Case Study
Kehelland report reveals the need for HVO – and how to make it work
OFTEC and UKIFDA have made a detailed comparison of the heat decarbonisation options for homes in Kehelland, Cornwall participating in the HVO project.
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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?
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.
News
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.
News
OFTEC competent person scheme 21 years old
OFTEC would like to thank all Oil Installer readers for supporting us during the last 21 years.
News
OFTEC compliance
From the 9th Jan 2023 - 13th April 2023 a total of 29 businesses had their OFTEC membership revoked.
News
OFTEC launches ground source heat pump course
OFTEC now offers a course in the installation, servicing and commissioning of ground source heat pumps.
News
OFTEC’s heat pump training in InstallerSHOW event programme
OFTEC will be presenting our new heat pump training options each day at the InstallerSHOW.
News
DESNZ welcomed to Sheffield heat pump training centre
OFTEC were pleased to welcome a team from DESNZ to Gas Training UK Ltd near Sheffield
News
Electronic or paper? How to get the version of Oil Installer you want
Oil Installer is now available electronically and as a paper magazine.
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2023 summer
News
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
News
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 .