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As announced in the last issue of Oil Installer, an expanded HVO demonstration project has been taking place over winter. In all, 15 fuel distributors have been involved and 93 homes and businesses have been successfully converted, with a further 33 scheduled. The sites chosen are right across the UK and reflect the wide range of situations where oil heating is used.
OFTEC’s head of public affairs, Malcolm Farrow, looks into his crystal ball to see what life in 2026 might be like.
In June Riello celebrates its 100-year anniversary as a provider of energy technologies.
What heating engineers need to know about important new changes to building regulations
OFTEC technical notice addresses red diesel reform
Are you planning to move over to renewables? 72% of installers are likely to expand into renewables in the next three years while 83% plan to transition into air source heat pump renewables, a Wolseley study reveals.
In the Autumn 2021 issue of Oil Installer, we reported on the Five Horseshoes, a South Lincolnshire pub that had been converted to HVO as part of the current OFTEC and UKIFDA field trial.
The Scottish Government published its own Heat in Buildings Strategy on 8 October, just ahead of the UK version. The Strategy builds on a consultation held earlier this year, setting out how it will achieve its net zero decarbonisation target over the next 24 years.
After almost a year of delays, the UK Government has published its long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy outlining plans to decarbonise heat and buildings. With the sector contributing 21% of UK emissions, this landmark document and associated consultations will shape the future of the home heating industry.
OFTEC is helping its installers to seize the opportunity offered by the growth in renewable heating technology.
GTEC’s Griff Thomas explains why having MCS certification (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is more important than ever before
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS explores what the government’s Heat and Buildings strategy means for MCS-certified installers across the country.
Following on from the government’s announcement of the Heat and Buildings strategy, leading manufacturers in the industry have welcomed the focus of direction and positive vision for a low carbon future.
The recent announcement of a new £450 million boiler upgrade scheme may have instilled gas installers with concern about their future.
Grant UK has broadly welcomed the Government plans to incentivise people to install low-carbon heating systems via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Navien has reintroduced its exclusive one-day training sessions, delivering essential information about the company’s range of oil and gas boilers, as well as its energy saving smart controls. As restrictions continue to be eased, face-to-face training has resumed in multiple locations across the UK, giving installers the opportunity to attend a nearby session.