UKIFDA can confirm that more than 16,000 oil-heated households have now submitted their response to the Government’s Alternative Clean Heating Solutions Consultation through the Future Ready Fuel campaign.
This is a major milestone for rural communities across the UK.
Throughout the consultation period, UKIFDA worked closely with member distributors to encourage households to engage with the process and ensure their views were represented. This coordinated industry effort has resulted in one of the strongest public responses ever seen on the future of off-grid home heating.
The scale of participation sends a clear message that rural households want practical, affordable, low-carbon heating choices, including the option to use renewable liquid fuels, such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), as a straightforward route to decarbonisation without the high upfront costs or disruption associated with other technologies.
Ken Cronin, CEO of UKIFDA, commented: “Rural households have made their position unmistakably clear. They want clean heating solutions that are practical, affordable and achievable for the types of homes they live in, and renewable liquid fuels offer exactly that. This level of engagement shows just how important it is that government policy reflects the real-world needs of off-grid communities.”
The consultation closed on 10 February, and the volume of submissions highlights the importance of ensuring that the needs and realities of rural homes are fully reflected in future policy decisions. Many of these households face unique challenges, from older property types to limited grid capacity, making flexible, consumer-friendly solutions essential.
The Government’s consultation can be viewed here.
Discover more about the latest update from Future Ready Fuel here.
UKIFDA has consistently engaged with the Government, industry partners and our members to ensure off‑grid households are heard, and we remain committed to securing fair, effective and achievable clean‑heating policy.
12th February 2026
