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New ‘Boris Boilers’ cashback scheme to help reduce energy bills
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has launched London’s first boiler cashback scheme, which will help home owners and landlords replace their old boilers with new high efficiency models.
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Grant introduces ‘blue flame’ technology to its Vortex range
An internal view of the Grant Vortex Pro combi boiler
For over two years, Grant’s R&D team has been busy developing and trialling a new generation of clean burning, low emission and high efficiency boilers to meet EU emission changes planned to come into force in 2018. The result is the all new ‘VortexBlue’ range of oil fired condensing boilers.
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Concerns over VAT hike on renewables
Julia Evans, chief executive, BSRIA
The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) is concerned about the possible outcome of a government consultation in which a proposed 15% VAT hike for domestic solar panels and other renewable energy products could happen after falling foul of EU rules. The consultation closed on 3rd February, with the changes set to come into effect on 1st August, if approved.
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January cheer as oil prices fall to 10 year low
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) says the price of heating oil has dropped to a ten year low for the 1.5m homes across the UK who currently use heating oil – making it far cheaper than other forms of off grid energy such as electricity and LPG and even mains gas.
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Hitachi launches cordless multi tool
Hitachi Power Tools has launched its 18V CV18DBL/W4 Multi Tool with a super-efficient brushless motor. Cordless and with a compact body, it has been specifically designed for use in confined spaces and is said to be ideal for boiler installers.
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Promoting the low oil price – OFTEC on BBC Radio 4
OFTEC director general, Jeremy Hawksley
The continuing low price of oil heating is becoming a story of considerable interest to the media. BBC Radio 4’s ‘You and Yours’ programme interviewed OFTEC director general, Jeremy Hawksley, recently, while OFTEC’s news release about the low price has featured in many regional consumer news publications.
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The future is burning bright for oil
Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support at Worcester, Bosch Group
Worcester, Bosch Group is urging installers working in off-mains gas areas to stick with oil as the market looks set for a promising time.
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Video case studies put biomass heating in the spotlight
Grant UK has created a series of videos focusing on the installation of a Spira biomass boiler from both the perspectives of the homeowner and the installer. The videos intend to show the ease with which a biomass heating system can be installed and how it is a viable alternative to traditional heating methods for both the homeowner and installer.
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Bumper year for oil as boiler sales rise and prices fall
Jeremy Hawksley, director general, OFTEC
With oil boiler sales reaching a five year high and oil prices dropping to a six year low, 2015 is proving a winning year for the oil heating industry and consumers alike.
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The ‘Oil is cheaper’ campaign in Northern Ireland
With oil prices at a six-year low, boiler manufacturers Firebird, Grant and Warmflow, together with tank manufacturers Harlequin and Kingspan and burner manufacturer Riello, have worked together to promote a pro oil message to consumers reminding them that ‘oil is cheaper’ than all the alternatives in Northern Ireland.
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Full house for heating conference
Worcester, Bosch Group recently held its second annual conference for influencers in the social housing sector, aimed at “managing warmth” within UK housing stock.
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Bumper year for oil heating industry
Jeremy Hawksley, director general, OFTEC
2015 is set to become a bumper year for the oil heating industry with sales of new boilers up by 9% in the year to August, compared to 2014.
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New Grant website and app offer support on the go
Grant’s new “TechBox” app
Grant UK has launched a new mobile-friendly website and technical app for all trade professionals who want to research the company’s resources using a smartphone.
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Firebird launches new blue flame technology
Firebird Heating Solutions has developed and launched the UK’s first oil fired condensing boiler with blue flame technology for the domestic heating market. Getting ahead of forthcoming NOx emission target regulations, Firebird says it has produced the most energy efficient domestic oil fired boiler in Europe.