News
Martyn Bridges appointed president of the Energy and Utilities Alliance
The new EUA president is announced as Martyn Bridges of Worcester Bosch
OFTEC
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.
Insight
Don’t forget to notify!
Changes to the Building Safety Act will increase the potential penalties on anyone who fails to notify building work
Case Study
Kehelland report reveals the need for HVO – and how to make it work
OFTEC and UKIFDA have made a detailed comparison of the heat decarbonisation options for homes in Kehelland, Cornwall participating in the HVO project.
News
Successful MP drop-in session brings further support for HVO
OFTEC partners with UKIFDA to brief MPs on benefits of HVO at Westminster drop-in event
News
Missed OFTEC’s successful webinar on the future of off-grid heating?
If you missed the OFTEC webinar about the future of off-gas grid heating, you can still access the recording online.
Opinion
HVO and the Future Ready Fuel campaign
The future of liquid fuel heating hangs in the balance. Don’t think a ban will never happen.
Insight
When you shouldn’t install an oil boiler
Can an existing LPG boiler, biomass boiler, or heat pump be removed and replaced with an oil boiler?
Opinion
Hounsfield speaks out in favour of HVO
Andrew Hounsfield of Hounsfield Boilers shares his thoughts on the Government’s decarbonisation policy.
News
Building regulations move to a new home
The remit of the new Building Safety Act is to set out an ambitious set of reforms for the built environment, business and society
Insight
Scope of work
OFTEC’s registered technicians often call our technical department when they are unsure of what output pressure jet boiler they can service, install, or maintain.
News
OFTEC competent person scheme 21 years old
OFTEC would like to thank all Oil Installer readers for supporting us during the last 21 years.
News
OFTEC launches ground source heat pump course
OFTEC now offers a course in the installation, servicing and commissioning of ground source heat pumps.
News
OFTEC’s heat pump training in InstallerSHOW event programme
OFTEC will be presenting our new heat pump training options each day at the InstallerSHOW.
News
DESNZ welcomed to Sheffield heat pump training centre
OFTEC were pleased to welcome a team from DESNZ to Gas Training UK Ltd near Sheffield
News
Electronic or paper? How to get the version of Oil Installer you want
Oil Installer is now available electronically and as a paper magazine.
News
Heat pump training grant scheme goes from strength to strength
Government-funded heat pump training grant scheme for oil and gas technicians extended to July 31st
News
Changes introduced to enforce work notifications will see installers face stronger sanctions
Up to two years imprisonment is being added to the list of potential sanctions for technicians
News
OFTEC launches 2023 conference as policy support for renewable liquid fuels grows
Crucial next steps to affordable low carbon heating to be highlighted at industry conference
Opinion
Cornish village offers blueprint for rural heat decarbonisation
Industry bodies are calling for policy change to encourage immediate rural decarbonisation .
News
Standard publication ensures sustainability of liquid fuels for immediate home heat decarbonisation
Publication of PAS 5420OFTEC reaffirms industry commitment to genuinely sustainable bioliquids
Insight
Rural homes say government’s green heating plans are treating them unfairly
Recent poll shows 9 in 10 rural homes believe plans to end fossil fuel heating installations will unfairly impact them.