Opinion
Grant UK welcomes Boiler upgrade scheme
Grant UK has broadly welcomed the Government plans to incentivise people to install low-carbon heating systems via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Opinion 4
Opinion
Decarbonisation update: Policy announcement overload!
At the beginning of December, the UK Climate Change Committee (CCC), published its latest report on which steps the UK must take to achieve its net zero decarbonisation target.
Opinion
Industry needs to fill thousands of roles to achieve ‘net zero’ by 2050
More young people are being encouraged to take up a career in the heating sector following a report which estimates 400,000 energy related jobs will need to be filled to create a workforce fit to achieve net zero by 2050.
Opinion
Changes are coming to the heating sector
With the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions increasingly taking centre stage, the new decade is likely to bring changes to many aspects of our daily life. But what will it mean for the heating industry? Ahead of Futurebuild event, where MCS will be working with key partners to create the Future Installer Zone, we put some experts on the spot and asked them the questions that all heating technicians will need answered. You can see a selection of the answers here – or go online and read the full dossier at: www.oftec.org/future-heating/change-is-coming
Opinion
OFTEC comments in its response to ECO3 ‘Improving Consumer Protection’ consultation
“OFTEC believes PAS2035 and Trustmark do not provide the answer to overcoming the quality and compliance issues which have been associated with the delivery of ECO funded installations.”
Opinion
OFTEC committed to helping government achieve its goals for off-grid homes
In June 2019 the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar, published the Government’s ambitious plans to tackle ‘Climate Breakdown’.
Opinion
Liquid fuel “is a fuel fit for future domestic heating”
Liquid fuel is still the premier choice for home heating in the Republic of Ireland.
Opinion
Fuel additives – is there a Marmite factor?
Neil Ryding, managing director of Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd., shares his opinions with Oil Installer readers…
Opinion
It’s better bunded……
See how your business could benefit from the opportunities/rewards available for installers of bunded tanks.
Opinion
The future of liquid fuels in Ireland
By David Blevings, OFTEC Ireland Manager – There are around 1.2million oil-fired homes in Ireland and the market and legislative framework is different to that operating in GB. While we have a building control requirement in Northern Ireland (if a structural alteration takes place such as a new low-level flue) there is no requirement for any notification in the Republic and limited input from local enforcement in both jurisdictions in replacement boiler scenarios.
Opinion
Playing the numbers game
With finances already stretched for many in the plumbing and heating industry, Oil Installer spoke to some installers to see if the cost of training and assessments is becoming too much to bear.