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Carbon and climate change
Comparing wood burners with other heating options.
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Greater focus on skills needed to boost heat pump deployment: OFTEC
OFTEC says the government's assumptions about the willingness of installers to switch to heat pumps may be 'over-optimistic'.
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More heating apprentices needed as industry faces skills crisis
OFTEC highlights the benefits of a career in the heating industry.
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Industry reacts to Keir Starmer’s new climate pledge
Keir Starmer's new climate change targets spark reaction from industry organisations.
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Industry reacts to government updates on the Clean Heat Market Mechanism and the Warm Homes Plan.
Government updates have been welcome although some companies have expressed concerns.
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Future Ready Fuel update
Our winter update on the Future Ready Fuel campaign.
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Riello merges automation and quality in burner manufacturing
Riello's Graham Barker discusses the importance of continuous progress, quality control and responsiveness to market demands.
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Labour urged to keep promises made to rural households on Energy Act anniversary
OFTEC and UKIFDA are calling on the new Government to keep its commitment to off-grid households
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The people have voted – but what does it mean for the heating industry?
OFTEC discusses the implications of the new Government for our industry.
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Is there hope for optimism and a role for sustainable biofuels in the Republic?
It has been an interesting spring and summer. The local elections in the Republic have come and gone with several surprises; both Green MEPs failed ...
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OFTEC urges heating businesses to explore new apprenticeship funding
OFTEC supports technicians with free registration for apprentices.
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The new government must align with industry and consumers for net zero to be successful
A call from OFTEC for equal policy support for renewable liquid fuels.
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“Let’s shift our focus to our customers” – industry reactions to the new government
Industry bodies are committed to working with government to deliver on decarbonisation pledges.
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The Low Carbon Apprenticeship – sector solution or disservice?
The Low Carbon Apprenticeship is a misstep says Mark Krull, Director for Logic4training and LCL Awards.
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Survey shows rural voting intentions will be influenced by heat decarbonisation policy
Political party policies on transitioning off-gas grid homes onto low carbon heating will impact how rural households vote at the general election, results from a ...
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BUS scheme rules relaxed but OFTEC expresses concern
OFTEC has added its voice to those expressing concern about recent changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) announced by the Government.
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Can Northern Ireland lead the way for sustainable liquid fuels?
A holistic approach to any future heat policy or energy strategy is required.
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Clarity needed over boiler reinstallation compliance
Industry body calls for clearer guidelines for installers as regulations create uncertainty.
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Net zero policy could increase reliance on secondary heating
OFTEC warns of 'unintended consequences' to net zero policy.
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It’s time to forget the old ideas about CPS
Diversification has benefits for heating engineers,