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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 to win re-election and the Green Party Leader, Eamon Ryan TD, stood down.
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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 new survey reveal.
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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.
Further Reading
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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,
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Will 2024 see sustainable biofuels adopted into Irish heat policy?
Why Irish heat policy needs to include sustainable biofuels
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Call for objective leadership to deliver sustainability as a priority
A reader’s letter to Oil Installer from Simon Ashman.
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Call for Chancellor to ‘axe the tax’ on low carbon liquid heating
Call for Chancellor to ‘axe the tax’ on renewable liquid heating fuels in the Budget.
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What next for net zero?
Malcolm Farrow discusses the latest government developments.
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Green light for HVO?
Good news for the liquid fuel heating industry.
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Homeowners hugely dependent on specialist advice from heating engineers
Recent Wolseley survey highlights major gaps in heating transition
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Free training to empower installers for a greener tomorrow
Free ASHP training from Warmflow will help to deliver a vital workforce.
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Heat pump installations: challenges and solutions
Daniel Jackson, UK training manager at Daikin, explores the role that heat pumps play in the UK’s net zero goals.