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Choosing a new truck
...of maintaining the reputation we’ve worked hard to achieve, we place enormous reliance on our fleet of 8 home heating oil trucks and four articulated vehicles,” explained Steven. “Over the...
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New crackdown on polluting truck drivers as DVSA steps up roadside checks
...public outcry against car manufacturers that have been cheating emissions standards, and the same rule should apply here too. “We all need clean air in which to live and work....
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DCC Oil Ireland rebrands to Certa Ireland
...Ltd, and CCLubricants – under one umbrella brand in Certa. The move will also see 18 home heating depots nationwide rebranded to Certa over the next number of weeks. Increased...
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First HVO boiler on new build site in Northern Ireland
With support rapidly growing for the use of renewable liquid fuels in the decarbonisation of home heating, another ‘first’ has recently been achieved. A new build property in Northern Ireland...
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Bring back boiler scrappage says Worcester
...central part of the sales process. The Green Deal is a great idea but tragically flawed, because it cuts straight across the heating industry supply chain, rather than working with...
Opinion
OFTEC: Time for open debate on off grid heat decarbonisation
...Buildings and Heat consultation, through its line of questioning, makes it impossible to bring the full range of low carbon heating options into the discussion. “If the Government is serious...
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Oil boilers – big uptake in Northern Ireland
...homes use heating oil as their primary heating source but over 80% are being heated by older, inefficient boilers. The response has been very positive among oil users with 2,961...
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Calls for an energy efficiency and carbon reduction policy
...least energy efficient in Europe, with poor insulation and old, inefficient heating which leads to higher fuel bills. Many older, rural properties have the worst Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings...
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Encouraging energy efficiency
...more energy efficient around the home. Poor energy use in the home, including leaving heating and lights on by mistake for just four hours a week means families are wasting...
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In Conversation with NWF and Geoff Boorman Fuels
...be in. “The weather has been unpredictable, so domestic heating volumes are down. Our analysis tells us that it is not a decline in customer numbers but, typically, customers are...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning – are your customers aware?
...sets in. Oil heating appliances have a very good carbon monoxide safety record as highlighted by a 2012 Gas Safety Trust report which showed oil to be extremely safe for...
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Energy statistics show fall in oil production
Thr price of heating oils rose by 4.1 per cent between Q1 2011 and Q1 2012 Oil production fell by 13 per cent in the first quarter of 2012, when...
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£1bn investment in hydrogen venture supports Essar future
...a total of 1GW per year of hydrogen, across two units, from 2026. This is equivalent to the domestic heating energy used by a major British city region, such as...
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Innovation in flash point testing delivers increased speed and high accuracy
...10 times longer than alternatives. High accuracy, automated measurement, excellent heating/cooling control, low running costs, and unmatched ease of use underpin the value. Of course, all of this is provided...
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Earlier cashback on boilers
...scheme would not launch until the end of January.” He added: “With the Green Deal regarded as ‘the only show in town’ for the heating industry at present, there is...
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Watson Fuels joins Inspirit Capital: a new era for one of the UK’s leading fuel distributors
...Fuels operations: Domestic heating oil and heating services Agricultural and commercial bulk fuel Lubricants Fuel cards Specialist fuels and wholesale The move comes at a pivotal time for the UK...
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Oil theft – oil industry shows support with donation
Following the theft of 1,500 litres of heating oil from Whitehaven Respite Unit in Co Antrim, a home for children with disabilities, a call out to distributor members of the...
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Prema Energy fuels future with major investment, new leadership, and brand refresh
...are known for providing quality products that underpin the essential operations of businesses across the country. It’s more than likely that the heating oils your clients rely on – either...