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.
Changes introduced to enforce work notifications will see installers face stronger sanctions
Up to two years imprisonment is being added to the list of potential sanctions for technicians
OFTEC launches 2023 conference as policy support for renewable liquid fuels grows
Crucial next steps to affordable low carbon heating to be highlighted at industry conference
Cornish village offers blueprint for rural heat decarbonisation
Industry bodies are calling for policy change to encourage immediate rural decarbonisation .
Standard publication ensures sustainability of liquid fuels for immediate home heat decarbonisation
Publication of PAS 5420OFTEC reaffirms industry commitment to genuinely sustainable bioliquids
Rural homes say government’s green heating plans are treating them unfairly
Recent poll shows 9 in 10 rural homes believe plans to end fossil fuel heating installations will unfairly impact them.
Discounted heat pump training still available with extension to funding for technician upskilling
Future proof your heating career with discounted heat pump training
Oil installer embraces the evolving home heating sector and a digital future
From the summer issue, OFTEC registered installers and specifiers can choose Oil Installer electronically or in print.
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: “Time is not on our side. The stark warning from the IPCC is clear and we need to urgently rethink our approach to decarbonisation. Tackling the emissions from heating buildings is a key priority. The government is mainly focussed on accelerating the deployment of heat pumps and, through our training and registration services, OFTEC is supporting more and more technicians to install them in suitable properties. Utilise all technologies to make rapid progress “However, there are risks in focussing too much on one technology. Not every property is going to be suitable for a heat pump and their high cost is a barrier to progress. This is particularly true off-grid where disruptive and expensive investments are often needed for heat pumps to work effectively. We need to embrace other options if we are to make progress quickly. This means taking a pragmatic approach where we focus on achieving progress rapidly by utilising all available technologies. “Working with industry partners, we’ve transitioned nearly 150 oil heated properties to the renewable liquid fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The demonstration project has been hugely successful and it’s clear HVO works as a solution. It reduces emissions by nearly 90% and the conversion cost for the end user is expected to be around £500. “By utilising both heat pumps and HVO and installing the most suited solution on a case-by-case basis, we can keep costs down for both the government and off gas grid households, whilst rolling out low carbon heating far more quickly. However, we need the government to recognise the important role of HVO and put in place the policy mechanisms to support this approach.” This statement was issued 23 March 2023
Is it decision time for off-grid heating?
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Future Ready Fuel campaign update
George Eustice intervention raises hope of progress with HVO deployment plan
Into renewables? Get properly qualified!
Thinking about offering renewable installations as part of your existing business?
Demand for solid fuel installers heats up
OFTEC extended the scope of the competent person registration scheme to include solid fuel installations.
HVO-ready Rayburn on show in Cornwall
The Rayburn Heatranger has been designed to run on fossil-free liquid fuel straight out of the box.