Insight
Ensuring tanks are fit for the future
Good tank maintenance is key to a successful transition from kerosene to renewable liquid fuel
OFTEC
News
New inspectors join OFTEC
Two new OFTEC inspectors have been inducted over the summer.
News
Another year and another big success for InstallerSHOW
In June, OFTEC exhibited at the annual InstallerSHOW – the UK’s biggest heating, plumbing and electrical trade show.
News
OFTEC compliance
From the 14th April 2023 – 3rd July 2023 a total of 16 businesses had their OFTEC membership revoked.
News
R100 rules for registration revision
Version 14 of the R100 rules for registration has just been released and is now available on the OFTEC website.
Insight
Self-certification – who, what, when and how?
OFTEC explains the range of works that can be self-certified under Schedule 3 of the Building Regulations 2010.
Insight
Solid fuel registration
The recent increase in the popularity of wood burning stoves presents a great business opportunity for installers and servicing technicians.
Insight
Are you eligible? Grant UK highlights Heat Training Grant funding available for OFTEC qualification
Funded training courses are available at no cost to heating engineers.
News
Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
The Heat Pump Federation (HPF) has joined the growing number of voices calling for a rethink on the proposed 2026 deadline for off-grid homes.
News
Boost for liquid fuel industry as OFTEC announces new publications with HVO guidance
Future-proofing publications cover HVO and deliver on technician feedback.
Opinion
Decarbonising home heating with HVO – the oil industry is ready
HVO offers immediate decarbonisation of liquid fuel heating so why is it not already happening?
News
Martyn Bridges appointed president of the Energy and Utilities Alliance
The new EUA president is announced as Martyn Bridges of Worcester Bosch
News
An industry ready and waiting to rollout renewable liquid fuels
The industry is ready to decarbonise home heating now, concludes the annual OFTEC conference.
Opinion
Rural housing market could be impacted by government energy policy uncertainty
The lack of certainty over domestic heat transition policy is creating confusion for potential buyers
Opinion
Fighting for the future of liquid fuel heating
At OFTEC we want decarbonisation to succeed in a way that is fair and affordable, and that means a future where renewable liquid fuels play a vital role.