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High energy costs stifling uptake of low carbon technology
Survey finds only half of Brits have heard of heat pumps!
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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 to take immediate action to tackle emissions or risk irreversible damage to the planet, Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC, commented:
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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?
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Carbon reduction using HVO in Ballyfrenis
OFTEC’s Ireland manager, David Blevings, highlights how a mix of low-carbon solutions – including HVO – can work in Northern Ireland.
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Why HVO could be the future for oil boilers
Grant’s managing director Paul Wakefield explains exciting developments in HVO biofuels.
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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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HVO – liquid fuel for the future
Warmflow’s head of sales, Brian Beattie, discusses the benefits of HVO.
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Why oil tanks are still a brilliant solution for new builds
Rural living often means no local gas grid, so housing plots need alternative heating solutions.
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The year ahead – looking forward
NIBE’s Phil Hurley takes a look forward at the future of heat pumps, training and meeting net zero targets.
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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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Key bodies respond to Boiler Upgrade Scheme launch
Top heating industry bodies welcome the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme launch.
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Heat Pump Association welcomes green tax cut
The Heat Pump Association shares their thoughts on today’s green tax cut announcements, and their thoughts on the challenges facing the industry.
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Effective communication is key to the rollout of heat pumps
In his recent blog, Phil Hurley, managing director NIBE Energy Systems, highlights the importance of good communication with homeowners and why it’s key to the successful rollout of heat pumps.
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Why installers need MCS certification and how to get it
GTEC’s Griff Thomas explains why having MCS certification (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is more important than ever before
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What MCS-certified installers need to know about the Heat and Buildings Strategy
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS explores what the government’s Heat and Buildings strategy means for MCS-certified installers across the country.