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be a much more affordable and easier way to reduce their carbon footprint. Trials in homes across Europe, alongside UK industry testing, show that a second-generation renewable liquid fuel called Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) offers a near drop-in replacement for heating oil at a fraction of the cost of installing an air source heat pump. Crucially, this fossil free, sustainable liquid fuel has the potential to deliver the highest carbon reduction levels of all other low carbon heating technologies currently available. HVO is already available in the UK and global supply is increasing fast. With the right policy support, UK industry could scale up domestic production and deployment to meet the heating requirements of rural homes well within the net zero timeframes.” OFTEC’s aim is to enable all existing oil heating users to convert to a 100% sustainable fossil-free liquid fuel by 2037, well ahead of governments’ 2050 decarbonisation targets.” You can see how OFTEC plan to decarbonise liquid fuelled homes in NI at; www.oftec.org/ future-heating/making-the-switch-to-hvo-in- northern-ireland
Enjoy the peace ofmindof workingwith anOFTEC technician brings W hen it comes to the installation of new and replacement home of a boiler failure, rather than an actual product fault which would be covered by warranty. This can be avoided by using an OFTEC registered technician to carry out the installation.
heating equipment, it is important that homeowners are aware of the legal requirements to be compliant with Building Regulations. This is an area where registered technicians can really add value as well as peace of mind for their customers. OFTEC technicians can explain building control requirements and how a completed boiler passport or completion certificate can avoid problems down the line around warranty claims or when the property is being sold. Incorrect installation and failure to commission is frequently the cause
The installation of heating equipment is one area of work that must comply with building regulations and it is a legal requirement to do so, however, not all homeowners are aware of this. It’s particularly important with heating equipment because a badly installed appliance may not work efficiently, may not be safe and could cause injury or even death. By providing information on these issues, technicians also can develop lasting relationships with customers which brings repeat business.
David Blevings, OFTEC Ireland Manager on T: +44 (0)28 9186 2916 Sean McBride, Ireland Representative on T: +44 (0)7540 502 304 (NI) or +353 (0)87 241 7041 (RoI) www.oftec.org
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