Fuel Price Commentary
OFTEC 9
Opinion
Delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions – an inspector’s viewpoint
Consistency of quality is key for the future of the heating industry if we are to meet our net zero ambitions, which will require a set of standards to ensure. Enter OFTEC’s inspection services manager, John Vinter, as he discusses how we can reach our goals while retaining essential standards.
News
Future Ready Fuel campaign update
The Future Ready Fuel campaign celebrated its first anniversary with a dramatic increase in visitors to the website. The number of site visitors shot up in April from an average of around 5,000 a month to almost 20,000 – and the number visiting has remained consistently high since then.
News
The InstallerSHOW, what an event that was!
In June, OFTEC exhibited at the annual InstallerSHOW – the UK’s biggest heating, plumbing and electrical trade show – which took place at the UK’s top exhibition venue, the NEC, Birmingham. The show had doubled in size from previous years with over 300 of the industry’s leading innovators in heat, water, air, and energy exhibiting.
Strong demand for new OFTEC heat pump training courses
New courses are central to OFTEC’s technology inclusive vision for the future of heating
News
Minimum non-domestic appliance efficiencies – England
The importance of identifying the correct appliance efficiencies
News
New low flow temperature heating CPD
A new CPD seminar: ‘Emitters: considerations for low flow temperature heating’ has been launched by Jaga UK.
Insight
Important! Approved Document Part L 2022 – Wales
The Welsh Government has published a new version of ‘Approved Document Part L Volume 1 – Dwellings’ (ADL) that will affect all installers of heating equipment in Wales. This document details significant new requirements to ensure decarbonisation through energy efficiency. The document is free and is a must-have for all installers in Wales.
Insight
Solid fuel hearths – boundary issues
The purpose of a hearth is to provide a safe area around a combustion appliance to prevent the appliance setting fire to building fabric, furnishings and limit risk to persons in close proximity This area of a hearth’s surface separates and protects floor and room contents from radiated heat and falling embers.
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2022 autumn
Insight
Stream video to OFTEC’s technical team using ResponsEye
Wouldn’t it be easier to show OFTEC’s technical team what you’re seeing, rather than trying to explain it on the phone?
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2022 summer
News
Future Ready Fuel campaign
We need your help to get a fair outcome for off-grid homes, businesses – and the heating industry
News
Welcome to January 2026!
OFTEC’s head of public affairs, Malcolm Farrow, looks into his crystal ball to see what life in 2026 might be like.
Insight
Building regulations: what the L changes in June?
What heating engineers need to know about important new changes to building regulations