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Discounted heat pump training still available with extension to funding for technician upskilling
Future proof your heating career with discounted heat pump training
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Oil installer embraces the evolving home heating sector and a digital future
From the summer issue, OFTEC registered installers and specifiers can choose Oil Installer electronically or in print.
Opinion
OFTEC urges immediate action following Climate Change report
OFTEC statement in response to the IPCC report
In response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and final warning that we need ...
Insight
Flue season – a consideration of solid fuel appliance queries
Addressing some of the recent queries around flues for solid fuel appliances
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Technicians face exciting opportunities from the Scottish Government
It will now be simpler and more affordable for people in Scotland to install climate-friendly measures in their homes.
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The HVO demonstration project – three years in and looking good!
Update on the HVO demonstrator project testing the use of HVO as an effective biofuel to replace kerosene
Opinion
Is it decision time for off-grid heating?
Will 2023 go down in history as the year when the critical decisions relating to the future of off-gas grid heating were made?
Insight
Future Ready Fuel campaign update
George Eustice intervention raises hope of progress with HVO deployment plan
Insight
Into renewables? Get properly qualified!
Thinking about offering renewable installations as part of your existing business?
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Demand for solid fuel installers heats up
OFTEC extended the scope of the competent person registration scheme to include solid fuel installations.
Insight
HVO-ready Rayburn on show in Cornwall
The Rayburn Heatranger has been designed to run on fossil-free liquid fuel straight out of the box.
Opinion
Heat pump training grant welcomed by oil heating trade body as key to skill diversification
OFTEC says grant scheme compliments its investment in diverse installer skills.
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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 ...
OFTEC launches discounted heat pump training following £9.2m BEIS funding
Installers in England can access heat pump training at a discounted rate of up to 70%.
OFTEC BEIS funding success to boost training for heat pump installers
OFTEC received BEIS funding to expand energy efficiency to boost number of heat pump installers.
Insight
Heat loss calculations
A recent survey showed 50% of OFTEC registered technicians were not aware of the recent changes made in England to Approved Document Part L (ADL).
Opinion
Delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions – an inspector’s viewpoint
Consistency of quality is key for the future of the heating industry if we are to meet our net zero ambitions, which will require a set of standards to ensure. Enter OFTEC’s inspection services manager, John Vinter, as he discusses how we can reach our goals while retaining essential standards.
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Minimum non-domestic appliance efficiencies – England
The importance of identifying the correct appliance efficiencies
Insight
Solid fuel hearths – boundary issues
The purpose of a hearth is to provide a safe area around a combustion appliance to prevent the appliance setting fire to building fabric, furnishings ...
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OFTEC launches heat pump training course and technology neutral vision
OFTEC has announced the launch of a heat pump course developed by industry experts, which will help installers equip themselves with futureproof skills.
Insight
Stream video to OFTEC’s technical team using ResponsEye
Wouldn’t it be easier to show OFTEC’s technical team what you’re seeing, rather than trying to explain it on the phone?
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Interactive training
Cardiff-based YTIC offers monthly OFTEC Oil courses 101, 105e and 600a, as well as OFTEC Solid Fuel (D/S/W) every other month.
Insight
Building regulations: what the L changes in June?
What heating engineers need to know about important new changes to building regulations
Technical notices – red diesel reform updates
OFTEC technical notice addresses red diesel reform