Opinion
HVO – liquid fuel for the future
Warmflow’s head of sales, Brian Beattie, discusses the benefits of HVO.
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Opinion
Why oil tanks are still a brilliant solution for new builds
Rural living often means no local gas grid, so housing plots need alternative heating solutions.
News
Keeping out the coal’d at Churnet Valley Railway
Churnet Valley Railway runs on the former North Staffordshire Railway line which, during the late 19th and early 20th Century, brought thousands of visitors to local attractions including the Earl of Shrewsbury’s gardens (now Alton Towers) and Uttoxeter Racecourse.
News
Technicians reduce local pollution risk
You may have seen an article in the Summer 2021 edition where we introduced an exciting trial we have been involved in across Hampshire and West Sussex with the Environment Agency (EA) and Portsmouth Water.
News
HVO hybrid heating explored as part of Northern Ireland retrofit trial
In 2021, as part of a European programme called Rulet, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) looked at what interventions in off-grid rural homes could provide tenants with improved energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and, potentially, reduce running costs.
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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.
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HVO biofuel Grant Vortex wins best renewable energy product at the SEAI Energy Show
Grant’s HVO biofuel compatible Grant Vortex condensing boiler has been awarded ‘Best Renewable Energy Product’ at the SEAI Energy Show 2022.
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Future Ready Fuel campaign
We need your help to get a fair outcome for off-grid homes, businesses – and the heating industry
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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 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.
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Riello celebrates a century
In June Riello celebrates its 100-year anniversary as a provider of energy technologies.
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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 of the current OFTEC and UKIFDA field trial.
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 the sector contributing 21% of UK emissions, this landmark document and associated consultations will shape the future of the home heating industry.
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Tigerloop BIO is HVO ready
The Tigerloop has been the industry leading oil de-aerator since it was invented by Tigerholm in 1971. Rigorous quality control and testing are keys to the success of the Tigerloop. Each and every Tigerloop is functionally tested prior to delivery. Also, each Tigerloop is pressure tested for 10 hours to ensure the integrity of its seals for a safe installation.
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New Navien loyalty scheme gets installers straight to the points
Navien has launched Navien Choice, a new loyalty scheme, open to all oil and gas boiler installers. There is a whole catalogue of high-quality rewards available, from wireless speakers and pizza ovens, through to PlayStation 5 consoles, BBQs, iPhones and holiday vouchers.
Insight
HVO – a renewable low carbon fuel
OFTEC reports on the current HVO field trial and explains the potential of this fuel in heating