Rural housing market could be impacted by government energy policy uncertainty

The lack of certainty over domestic heat transition policy is creating confusion for potential buyers
Fighting for the future of liquid fuel heating

At OFTEC we want decarbonisation to succeed in a way that is fair and affordable, and that means a future where renewable liquid fuels play a vital role.
Don’t forget to notify!

Changes to the Building Safety Act will increase the potential penalties on anyone who fails to notify building work
Missed OFTEC’s successful webinar on the future of off-grid heating?

If you missed the OFTEC webinar about the future of off-gas grid heating, you can still access the recording online.
HVO and the Future Ready Fuel campaign

The future of liquid fuel heating hangs in the balance. Don’t think a ban will never happen.
Kehelland report reveals the need for HVO – and how to make it work

OFTEC and UKIFDA have made a detailed comparison of the heat decarbonisation options for homes in Kehelland, Cornwall participating in the HVO project.
Successful MP drop-in session brings further support for HVO

OFTEC partners with UKIFDA to brief MPs on benefits of HVO at Westminster drop-in event
When you shouldn’t install an oil boiler

Can an existing LPG boiler, biomass boiler, or heat pump be removed and replaced with an oil boiler?
Hounsfield speaks out in favour of HVO

Andrew Hounsfield of Hounsfield Boilers shares his thoughts on the Government’s decarbonisation policy.
Building regulations move to a new home

The remit of the new Building Safety Act is to set out an ambitious set of reforms for the built environment, business and society
Scope of work

OFTEC’s registered technicians often call our technical department when they are unsure of what output pressure jet boiler they can service, install, or maintain.
DESNZ welcomed to Sheffield heat pump training centre

OFTEC were pleased to welcome a team from DESNZ to Gas Training UK Ltd near Sheffield
Electronic or paper? How to get the version of Oil Installer you want

Oil Installer is now available electronically and as a paper magazine.
Heat pump training grant scheme goes from strength to strength

Government-funded heat pump training grant scheme for oil and gas technicians extended to July 31st
OFTEC competent person scheme 21 years old

OFTEC would like to thank all Oil Installer readers for supporting us during the last 21 years.