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.
The HVO demonstration project – three years in and looking good!
Update on the HVO demonstrator project testing the use of HVO as an effective biofuel to replace kerosene
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.
HVO ready and future-proofed
Navien’s LCB700 Blue Flame boilers are all compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
New generation of professionals will be crucial to a net zero future, says Baxi MD
Baxi UK is highlighting the progress that must be made to encourage more young people into the industry.
MP Toby Perkins visits NIBE’s refurbished heat pump training academy
The MP for Chesterfield and shadow minister for skills and further education Mr Toby Perkins visited NIBE’s newly refurbished training academy recently.
The Apprentice-style competition launches with £18k training prize
Building trades competition inspired by TV’s The Apprentice opens with £18k training prize for one aspiring entrepreneur
OFTEC launches discounted heat pump training following £9.2m BEIS funding
Installers in England can access heat pump training at a discounted rate of up to 70%.
Industry body demands legal standard to avoid poor heat pump installations
CIPHE demands minimum legal standards for heat pump installations.
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.
OFTEC BEIS funding success to boost training for heat pump installers
OFTEC received BEIS funding to expand energy efficiency to boost number of heat pump installers.
Mitsubishi Electric submits four-step plan for Government to decarbonise home heating
Mitsubishi Electric submits four-step plan for Government to decarbonise home heating.
Net zero heating show podcast for installers has landed!
Series two of Grant UK’s podcast for installers has landed!
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.
Labour leader visits Vaillant HQ
Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Vaillant, HQ in Belper, to see the production of its low carbon technology in action.