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If your home is not on the gas grid, you will be one of around 20% of UK homes and 65% of Irish homes that have the option to choose an alternative central heating or cooking technology to mains gas. This could be a electric heating, LPG, solid fuel or the most popular off-grid option, oil heating.

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Consumer news

Clarity needed over boiler reinstallation compliance as regulations create uncertainty

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 by OFTEC

An ambiguity in building regulations regarding the circumstances a boiler can be reinstalled to replace an underperforming low carbon heating system is creating confusion for consumers and the wider heating industry.

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Malcolm Farrow

Concern government changes to Boiler Upgrade Scheme risks misleading consumers

Monday, April 15, 2024 by OFTEC

Changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) which remove the requirement to have no outstanding recommendations for loft and cavity wall installation on a property’s Energy Performance Certificate to secure funding for a heat pump have been criticised.

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