Opinion
Heat Pump Association welcomes green tax cut
The Heat Pump Association shares their thoughts on today’s green tax cut announcements, and their thoughts on the challenges facing the industry.
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Industry ‘sigh of relief’ as government cuts VAT to 0% on renewables
The industry has breathed a sigh of relief following the government announcement to cut VAT on energy efficiency and renewable technologies to 0%.
Opinion
Effective communication is key to the rollout of heat pumps
In his recent blog, Phil Hurley, managing director NIBE Energy Systems, highlights the importance of good communication with homeowners and why it’s key to the successful rollout of heat pumps.
News
HVO demonstration project going from strength to strength
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 ...
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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.
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Riello celebrates a century
In June Riello celebrates its 100-year anniversary as a provider of energy technologies.
Insight
Building regulations: what the L changes in June?
What heating engineers need to know about important new changes to building regulations
Technical notices – red diesel reform updates
OFTEC technical notice addresses red diesel reform
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83% surge of installers are planning a move into renewables
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.
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2022 spring
News
We’ll drink to that! Five Horseshoes is the first rural pub to go carbon neutral
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 ...
Insight
Scottish Heat in Buildings Strategy
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 ...
Insight
Phasing out fossil fuel in home heating
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 ...
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2021 winter
News
OFTEC to offer heat pump assessments to installers
OFTEC is helping its installers to seize the opportunity offered by the growth in renewable heating technology.
Opinion
Why installers need MCS certification and how to get it
GTEC’s Griff Thomas explains why having MCS certification (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is more important than ever before
Opinion
What MCS-certified installers need to know about the Heat and Buildings Strategy
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS explores what the government’s Heat and Buildings strategy means for MCS-certified installers across the country.
News
Manufacturers welcome government’s Heat and Buildings strategy
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.