Insight
Flue season – a consideration of solid fuel appliance queries
Addressing some of the recent queries around flues for solid fuel appliances
OFTEC 8
News
Making work notifications easier for the consumer and the environment!
OFTEC makes its work notification self-certification system more efficient.
News
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
Insight
Into renewables? Get properly qualified!
Thinking about offering renewable installations as part of your existing business?
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2023 spring
Insight
Future Ready Fuel Campaign
OFTEC and UKIFDA’s Future Ready Fuel campaign has continued to make progress throughout the summer.
News
Technicians reduce local pollution risk
You may have seen an article in the Summer 2021 edition where we introduced an exciting trial we have been involved in across Hampshire and West Sussex with the Environment Agency (EA) and Portsmouth Water.
OFTEC launches discounted heat pump training following £9.2m BEIS funding
Installers in England can access heat pump training at a discounted rate of up to 70%.
News
Crisis? What crisis?
Times are getting tough, so it’s time to make sure your business isn’t a victim of the recession.
Insight
Heat loss calculations
A recent survey showed 50% of OFTEC registered technicians were not aware of the recent changes made in England to Approved Document Part L (ADL).
Insight
Winter service checks and stock essentials
It is important to check for water in a liquid fuel storage tank during a service.
News
Changes affecting England regarding carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
In England, from the 1st of October, changes were made to Building Regulations Approved Document J.