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Over 1,000 people OFTEC heat pump trained
OFTEC’s heat pump training courses are proving popular with technicians.
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Want your views to be heard? Join the new OFTEC technician committee!
OFTEC is setting up a new technician committee.
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OFTEC Staff news
New starter for OFTEC.
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Remembering Tony Brunton 1939-2023
Sad news for the industry.
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OFTEC’s autumn/winter webinar series was a hit!
OFTEC’s webinars are proving popular.
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Autumn Statement is ideal time to correct HVO duty disparity
Call for Chancellor to correct duty disparity between renewable liquid fuels and fossil fuels in Autumn Statement.
Insight
OFTEC issues guidance over household heating cutback concerns
New winter heating guidance issued by OFTEC in response to concern households are putting health at risk.
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OFTEC promotes value of technicians with winter campaign launch
OFTEC and UKIFDA have launched their Be Winter Wise campaign.
Insight
Long-awaited biomass strategy leaves many questions unanswered
In August, the UK Government finally published its long awaited and much delayed biomass strategy.
Insight
Are registration schemes created equal?
OFTEC shares its most frequently asked questions, and their replies
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Campaign for renewable liquid fuels reaches crucial stage
In June Cornish MP George Eustice submitted amendments to the Government’s Energy Bill with the support of OFTEC and UKIFDA.
Insight
New technical manual and digital field guide released
OFTEC announces the release of the OFTEC Technical Manual and the OFTEC Domestic Liquid Fuel Field Guide, new for 2024.
Insight
Can a devolved region lead the way in renewable liquid fuels for heat?
An insight into heating decarbonisation in Northern Ireland, where energy policy is a devolved matter.
Insight
Ensuring tanks are fit for the future
Good tank maintenance is key to a successful transition from kerosene to renewable liquid fuel
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New inspectors join OFTEC
Two new OFTEC inspectors have been inducted over the summer.
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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.
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OFTEC compliance
From the 14th April 2023 – 3rd July 2023 a total of 16 businesses had their OFTEC membership revoked.
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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.
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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?