Your Views Are Needed Now
The Government is consulting about how homes like yours will be heated in the future.
Make sure you are given a real choice Oil heating is the most popular choice for many rural homes, but we all know carbon emissions need to come down, and there’s a practical solution.
The liquid fuel heating industry has already successfully tested a low-cost, lower-carbon renewable liquid fuel blend that works with your existing boiler and tank. It’s ready to use now.
Even though a consultation has been launched on alternative heating options, the Government’s plan is clear: most oil-heated homes are expected to switch to heat pumps, while renewable liquid fuel blends are being largely ignored.
Your home, your voice – make it count.
- Visit https://futurereadyfuel.info/consultation/ to find out more and see how you can make your voice heard.
- Download the Clean Heat Stand Up Consultation leaflet.
FAQs – Consumer & Customer Service
Stand Up For Your Home Heating
Q1. Why is the Government consulting on home heating?
The Government is asking for views on how homes should be heated in the future, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions.
Q2. What is being proposed?
Most oil‑heated homes are expected to switch to heat pumps or heat networks, which can be costly and disruptive.
Q3. What’s the alternative?
Renewable liquid fuels. These are low‑carbon fuels that work in your existing oil boiler with only minor adjustments.
Q4. Will I need a new boiler?
No. Most oil boilers can use renewable liquid fuels with small changes, so you can keep your current system.
Q5. How much will it cost?
Heat pumps can cost £16,900–£17,100 to install, with running costs around £1,700–£1,750 per year. Renewable liquid fuels are expected to cost about the same to run as heating oil, without large upfront installation costs.
Q6. Is this proven technology?
Yes. Trials in the UK have shown renewable liquid fuels work, and Ireland is already moving forward with this approach.
Q7. What do I need to do?
Visit the Future Ready Fuel website to learn more and send a response to the Government consultation. You can also copy your response to your local MP.
Q8. Why should I respond?
Every response strengthens the case for renewable fuels. Together, households can show government that rural communities need practical, affordable and sustainable heating choices.
Q9. What is the “Stand Up for the Future of Your Home Heating” campaign?
It’s a national campaign led by UKIFDA and OFTEC under the Future Ready Fuel brand. The campaign encourages households to respond to the Government’s Clean Heat Consultation by the 10th February 2026 deadline, showing support for renewable liquid fuels as a practical, affordable alternative to costly electric systems.
Q10. How can I make a difference?
By taking just a few minutes to respond to the Government’s consultation through the Future Ready Fuel website, [link to the landing page], you’ll help show that rural households want practical, affordable heating choices. Every response adds weight to the campaign and strengthens the case for renewable liquid fuels.
