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Welcome to January 2026!
OFTEC’s head of public affairs, Malcolm Farrow, looks into his crystal ball to see what life in 2026 might be like.
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Riello celebrates a century
In June Riello celebrates its 100-year anniversary as a provider of energy technologies.
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83% surge of installers are planning a move into renewables
Are you planning to move over to renewables? 72% of installers are likely to expand into renewables in the next three years while 83% plan to transition into air source heat pump renewables, a Wolseley study reveals.
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We’ll drink to that! Five Horseshoes is the first rural pub to go carbon neutral
In the Autumn 2021 issue of Oil Installer, we reported on the Five Horseshoes, a South Lincolnshire pub that had been converted to HVO as part ...
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OFTEC to offer heat pump assessments to installers
OFTEC is helping its installers to seize the opportunity offered by the growth in renewable heating technology.
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Manufacturers welcome government’s Heat and Buildings strategy
Following on from the government’s announcement of the Heat and Buildings strategy, leading manufacturers in the industry have welcomed the focus of direction and positive vision for a low carbon future.
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Gas installers – work today and future-proof skills for tomorrow
The recent announcement of a new £450 million boiler upgrade scheme may have instilled gas installers with concern about their future.
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Navien delivers vital face-to-face training
Navien has reintroduced its exclusive one-day training sessions, delivering essential information about the company’s range of oil and gas boilers, as well as its ...
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Tigerloop BIO is HVO ready
The Tigerloop has been the industry leading oil de-aerator since it was invented by Tigerholm in 1971. Rigorous quality control and testing are keys to the ...
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New Navien loyalty scheme gets installers straight to the points
Navien has launched Navien Choice, a new loyalty scheme, open to all oil and gas boiler installers. There is a whole catalogue of high-quality rewards ...
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Charity fuelled by Firebird’s expertise
A unique UK-based mental health charity has praised Firebird for helping it to continue its invaluable work.
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Grant UK gives Wiltshire Air Ambulance a lift
Grant UK has donated £10,000 to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA).
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OFTEC COVID-19 update
All OFTEC services are fully operational, including the technical helpline, registration services and OFTEC Direct. Some staff are working from home so that social distancing ...
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Barriers are removed for installers wanting to become MCS certified
MCS is to consult on a new route to certification, removing one of the current barriers to participation in the scheme.
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Register for TrustMark with OFTEC
In September, OFTEC launched its new TrustMark registration scheme. TrustMark is the government endorsed quality scheme which covers work carried out in or around homes.