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Long-awaited biomass strategy leaves many questions unanswered
In August, the UK Government finally published its long awaited and much delayed biomass strategy.
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Are registration schemes created equal?
OFTEC shares its most frequently asked questions, and their replies
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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.
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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.
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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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Solid fuel registration
The recent increase in the popularity of wood burning stoves presents a great business opportunity for installers and servicing technicians.
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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.
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How installers can improve efficiency and keep customers costs down with Firebird
Firebird offers full support for installers to maximise heating systems
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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.
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Getting started with ground source heat pumps
A guide to transitioning from traditional heating solutions to ground source heat pumps.
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No low carbon incentive for rural off-grid as data dead spots render smart meters not so smart
Issues with the smart meter network risk are reducing the appetite for renewables.
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Don’t forget to notify!
Changes to the Building Safety Act will increase the potential penalties on anyone who fails to notify building work
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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?
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Why does the UK choose to abide by EU Regulation?
The UK currently chooses to still abide by many EU regulations, even though it’s now free to make its own rules since Brexit.
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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.