The government has announced a new consultation on the role alternative heating systems, such as storage heaters, infrared panels or renewable liquid fuels can play in reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Industry associations OFTEC & UKIFDA have welcomed the news. Paul Rose, CEO of OFTEC, and Ken Cronin, CEO of UKIFDA (pictured), commented: “We are pleased that DESNZ is asking for evidence to inform future decisions on a potential renewable liquid heating fuel obligation.
“The consultation will explore the use of renewable liquid fuels for oil heated buildings and recognises that consumers could reduce emissions from their heating whilst keeping their existing boilers. This avoids the disruption and high upfront cost of transitioning to an alternative heating system which survey data shows is supported by consumers.
“Our industry has demonstrated the viability of this approach and we welcome the recognition in the consultation of our proactive role. This includes the readiness of the sector to work with officials, and our industry project over three heating seasons which saw Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) successfully used in 150 oil heated buildings across the UK.”
The consultation closes on 10th February 2026.
Main Image: OFTEC CEO Paul Rose (left) and UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin
