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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.
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.
“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.
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.
OFTEC has written to Secretary of State for Energy, Ed Davey, to propose the introduction of a boiler scrappage scheme.
Cash in on Worcester’s new scheme
Worcester, Bosch Group is running a cash-back promotion.
OFTEC recently issued a safety reminder to householders following the sentencing of a boiler installer who pleaded guilty to manslaughter.