News

Mar 30, 2020, 10:55 AM by OFTEC

With new advice issued almost daily by UK and Irish governments, we have produced information pages for consumers and heating technicians. These will be updated regularly as and when new guidance is published.

Mar 12, 2020, 12:39 PM by OFTEC

Our CEO Paul Rose has issued a statement highlighting some of the key areas that have been addressed and some of the key omissions in the 2020 Budget announcements.

Mar 10, 2020, 15:49 PM by OFTEC

New figures have revealed that oil heated households in the UK continue to enjoy the lowest energy bills compared to other off-grid homes, with the promise of a greener ‘drop-in’ replacement fuel on its way.

Feb 27, 2020, 00:00 AM by OFTEC

Government should embrace a range of solutions to decarbonise heat in future homes with a focus on achieving set emission reduction targets rather than prescribing technologies, says OFTEC in its response to the recent Future Homes Standard consultation.

Feb 24, 2020, 16:39 PM by OFTEC

As tackling climate change remains an important issue on the government’s agenda, industry experts have outlined the 5 ways new technologies will impact how households live and work over the next ten years.

Feb 10, 2020, 16:13 PM by OFTEC

Equipping installers with the training, skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a net zero energy market will be a key theme of the new ‘Future Installer’ zone at the 2020 FutureBuild exhibition (3-5 March, ExCel London), which OFTEC is joining as a key partner.

Feb 4, 2020, 15:57 PM by OFTEC

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (3rd to 9th February 2020), young adults across the UK are being encouraged to take up a career in the heating sector and play an important role in tackling the climate change crisis.

Jan 28, 2020, 14:46 PM by OFTEC

Vulnerable households in England and Wales continue to struggle as new government statistics reveal there were 23,200 excess winter deaths during 2018/19*, partly caused by people living in cold and poorly insulated homes they can’t afford to adequately heat.

Jan 22, 2020, 11:01 AM by OFTEC

With the heating season now in full swing, OFTEC is underlining the serious problem that businesses fraudulently using the OFTEC logo can cause for the industry.

Jan 22, 2020, 10:44 AM by OFTEC

Trade Associations OFTEC, the Tank Storage Association (TSA) and the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) have kicked off 2020 with the launch of a future vision for liquid fuels 'Supply Chain Strategy for Liquid Fuels', which details the steps to be taken toward a transition to 100% biofuel to replace heating oil in 1.5m homes across the UK and 686,000 homes across Ireland.

Jan 21, 2020, 10:28 AM by OFTEC

A week-long campaign has launched in to help reduce energy consumption and fuel bills as households continue to waste money on unnecessary energy usage.

Dec 23, 2019, 15:40 PM by OFTEC

UK Households in are being reminded to regularly check up on vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends this winter to ensure they are keeping warm and well.

Dec 16, 2019, 09:35 AM by OFTEC

As a new survey reveals the majority of Brits have turned their heating back on over the past month, households in the UK are being urged not to forget to check their systems are working correctly in the busy pre-Christmas period to help avoid a winter breakdown.

Dec 3, 2019, 16:15 PM by OFTEC

Rural households across the UK may face average costs of around £20,000 each to fund new ‘green’ heating systems, under plans being considered by government.

Nov 27, 2019, 14:57 PM by OFTEC

As OFTEC launches its strategy outlining how low carbon liquid fuels offer the best decarbonisation solution for oil heated homes, the trade association says it’s time for government to back this practical, cost-effective solution.

Nov 5, 2019, 14:02 PM by OFTEC

With research showing that one in three homes do not have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm fitted, despite nine in ten homeowners saying they are aware of the risks*, OFTEC is urging UK households to take action to protect themselves from the dangers of CO poisoning.

Nov 1, 2019, 14:22 PM by OFTEC

In response to the ECO3: Improving Consumer Protection consultation response, please read OFTEC's statement.

Oct 28, 2019, 14:36 PM by OFTEC

Significant changes are coming to the UK heating market that will affect thousands of installers and heating engineers.

Oct 24, 2019, 15:12 PM by OFTEC

As the nights begin to draw in and the weather turns colder, a new campaign has launched to support vulnerable households in England who might be worrying about how to pay for their heating bills this winter.

Oct 9, 2019, 22:30 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC Ireland, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel heating industry, has given a cautious welcome to the Irish Government's decision to increase carbon tax by €6/tonne of CO2 announced in today's 2020 budget. However, it is calling for Government's support on the introduction of biofuels in the home heating sector as a more effective response to climate change concerns.