Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, Development Fuels Obligation, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Update December 2022 Important notice of the impending changes to certain fuel-related legislations, namely: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) Development Fuels Obligation (DFO) Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG). The RTFO is UK government regulation which requires all suppliers of fossil fuels to ensure that a […]
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If you’re planning on buying a new home in a rural location, you’re sure to find properties with oil central heating systems. Oil is one of the most popular forms of heating in the UK. But if you have never lived off-grid, you might be nervous about committing to an oil fueled home. Before buying
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Issued: 4th December 2022 UK distributors have had some intermittent disruption to oil supply, however this has mainly been caused by inclement weather delaying vessels to offload product into ship fed locations. Other disruptions have been short term in nature such as protesters etc, these have been sporadic and largely unforeseen. In accordance with UK
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The UK is currently in the middle of an energy crisis, which is a key driver of the rising cost-of-living now hitting households. At Certas Energy, we’re here to provide as much support as possible as you navigate your way through these challenging times, especially now that winter is here. In this blog post, find
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Whether it’s boiler servicing or a heating oil top up you need, your local team will be happy to help with any enquiries. If you have your Certas Energy account details and order number to hand, you can also use our online order tracker to keep an eye on progress. We hope you have a
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Our nationwide teams want to ensure that you experience the consistency of on-grid heating while living off-grid. So, we have compiled a comprehensive winter guide for oil-heated homes. Keep reading to find out how to prepare your home for winter. Ordering heating oil for winter Off-grid winter heating can be just as reliable as an
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From preventing contamination and mitigating the risk of fuel theft, to staying stocked up and maintaining the quality of fuel, there are a number of considerations when it comes to fuel storage on farms. And as fuel-related farm activity slows down for autumn, now is the time to make sure your supply stays safe, secure
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Certas Energy have been busy converting a number of customer properties to liquid renewable fuel for off-grid home heating as part of the Future Ready Fuels Project Joining the second phase of the fossil fuel replacement demonstration project with UKIFDA, OFTEC and 16 fuel distributors as they have collectively commit to convert 200 homes and
There’s no denying that transport and logistics is a mile a minute industry. Faced with demanding delivery schedules, ongoing driver shortages and growing pump price volatility, preparation is pivotal in ensuring a productive and profitable fleet. With the right products, you can cut unnecessary downtime and keep your vehicles running smoothly and efficiently all year
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Certas Energy customers nationwide can now power their operations with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) – and instantly cut up to 90% of their business’ greenhouse gas emissions. Certas Energy is part of DCC plc, a leading international sales, marketing and support services group, which launched its new Leading With Energy strategy in May 2022. As
We know life on the farm is busy, and it can be easy for fuel safety and security to be pushed down the priority list – but it’s important not to let standards slip. Here we shine a spotlight on fuel safety and security and outlining steps on how to mitigate risk, so you can
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Living a sustainable lifestyle is increasingly important in today’s world, as we face the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. While large-scale changes are necessary, we must also recognise the significance of individual actions. One of the most impactful places to start is right at home. By making conscious choices and adopting sustainable practices
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