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Working closely with DECC, DEFRA and other EU member state organisations, OFTEC has secured a ‘major win’ for the oil heating industry over a new EU standard limiting Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emission levels from boilers.
Jeremy Hawksley, director general, OFTEC
The government’s domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme is a costly and unrealistic solution to lowering carbon emissions which is failing to attract consumer support, says OFTEC.
Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support at Worcester, Bosch Group
“We certainly welcome the decision to not prohibit the installation of gas or oil fired boilers in new domestic properties,” said Martyn Bridges director of marketing and technical support at boiler manufacturer Worcester, Bosch Group.
Paul Rose, technical director, OFTEC
A carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning fatality in Suffolk underlines the importance of ensuring that all heating appliances are serviced and maintained by a registered technician, OFTEC said after giving evidence at a recent court case.
Under proposals published by the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC), future governments will be required by law to help fight fuel poverty by making the coldest, leakiest homes in England more energy efficient.
A snap-shot of Mitsubishi’s new Ecodan brochure
Mitsubishi Electric has produced a new brochure to highlight the benefits of using a renewable Ecodan air source heat pump in a hybrid situation, alongside an existing oil, gas or LPG boiler.
Adrian Lightwood, OFTEC registration director.
To support technicians working in renewable technologies, OFTEC has introduced new classes of registration for solar thermal systems and heat pumps, with plans to extend this further to cover biomass next year.
“Oil is becoming more affordable and competitive, and the cheapest option going forward for most off-gas homes” says Jeremy Hawksley
New research commissioned by OFTEC and the FPS predicts the price of oil will continue to fall over the next three years, spelling more good news for the industry.
The Boilerhouse, Combi, Kitchen, Slimline Heatpac and Systempac boilers from Firebird
Firebird is giving away a luxury portable Piccolino charcoal barbeque from Landmann (worth £39.99) with every oil boiler purchased between 1st July and 31st August 2014.
Property developer Colin Goodwin alongside his new Spira wood pellet boiler
Grant UK recently provided a total solution for a new residence in Grimsby.
The 2014 OFTEC Awards for Excellence winners
The best talent in the oil heating industry was showcased at OFTEC’s 2014 Awards for Excellence event last month.
Worcester winners
Worcester, Bosch Group recently hosted its annual Environmental 2020 Awards, which recognise those who have made an outstanding commitment to tackling climate change through the use of high-efficiency heating technologies.
There is still time to register for the Big Event, but OFTEC is advising installers to be quick to avoid missing out!
The search continues for the industry’s best High Efficiency Oil Boiler Installer in this year’s Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards.
OFTEC director general, Jeremy Hawksley urges MPs to fight government discrimination against oil-fired boilers
OFTEC has written to 232 MPs representing rural constituencies across England and Wales in reaction to the government’s new Green Deal Home Improvement Fund announced recently.
OFTEC has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government’s Green Homes Cashback Fund will allow householders to upgrade their oil boilers.
Rayburn has launched a new range of central heating range cookers.
With vast skills gaps emerging, there is an urgent need for more vocational training. Vince Cable, secretary of state for business, innovation and skills, said recently: “…in the past vocational training was not valued; now it’s considered vital.”