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Rural households could face huge costs to reduce emissions, says OFTEC
Dec 3, 2019, 16:15 PM by OFTECRural 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.Full story -
It’s time for Government to back low carbon liquid fuels, says OFTEC
Nov 27, 2019, 14:57 PM by OFTECAs 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.Full story -
New awareness campaign urges uk households to look out for carbon monoxide poisoning dangers
Nov 5, 2019, 14:02 PM by OFTECWith 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.Full story -
OFTEC's statement on the publication of the Government's response to the ECO3: IMPROVING CONSUMER PROTECTION consultation
Nov 1, 2019, 14:22 PM by OFTECIn response to the ECO3: Improving Consumer Protection consultation response, please read OFTEC's statement.Full story -
Heating installers have their say
Oct 28, 2019, 14:36 PM by OFTECSignificant changes are coming to the UK heating market that will affect thousands of installers and heating engineers.Full story -
Campaign launches to support vulnerable households in England this winter
Oct 24, 2019, 15:12 PM by OFTECAs 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.Full story -
OFTEC gives cautious welcome to Irish Government's 2020 budget but calls for urgent support on biofuels
Oct 9, 2019, 22:30 PM by OFTECOFTEC 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.Full story -
Getting ahead of policy now could have disastrous consequences for the fuel poor
Oct 9, 2019, 22:22 PM by OFTECOFTEC has submitted a strong response to government's recent Fuel Poverty Strategy for England consultation, outlining how fuel poor households should not be denied the opportunity to benefit from the cheapest heating systems to install and run, and how prematurely excluding oil heating for off-grid households could seriously undermine the liquid fuel heating industry's work to develop low carbon solutions.Full story -
New figures reveal rural areas still struggling with high levels of fuel poverty
Sep 16, 2019, 22:35 PM by OFTECA new government report has shone a spotlight on the fuel poverty crisis facing the country with 2.53 million households struggling to keep warm and pay their energy bills.Full story -
Young people in the UK encouraged to kick start their career with a heating apprenticeship
Sep 4, 2019, 22:48 PM by OFTECFollowing GCSE and A-Levels results day, young people in the UK are being urged to consider a career in the heating industry through an apprenticeship to help tackle the skills shortage facing the sector.Full story -
New regulations protect renters in UK living in poorly insulated homes
Aug 28, 2019, 22:44 PM by OFTECRenters in the UK living in cold homes with high energy bills have been given new protection rights with landlords now required to ensure their property meets a minimum energy efficiency standard as part of a series of new regulations.Full story -
Calling all Heating Installers - have your say
Aug 28, 2019, 22:40 PM by OFTECSignificant changes are coming to the UK heating market that will affect thousands of installers and heating engineers.Full story -
OFTEC comment on its response to ECO3 improving consumer protection consultation
Aug 13, 2019, 15:00 PM by OFTECOFTEC Registration Director, Adrian Lightwood, comments on the trade association's response to the Energy Company Obligation ECO3: Improving Consumer Protection consultation, which closed on Tuesday 6 August.Full story -
Changes to energy efficiency standards for rented homes could disproportionately affect rural landlords
Jul 18, 2019, 15:57 PM by OFTECMinimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations for privately rented homes in England and Wales are a vital step towards tackling fuel poverty and carbon reduction but could prove a major financial challenge for landlords to meet, especially those with properties in rural areas, says OFTEC.Full story -
OFTEC comment on CCC annual progress report: Reducing UK emissions 2019
Jul 11, 2019, 16:22 PM by OFTECFollowing publication of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) 'Reducing UK emissions 2019 Progress Report to Parliament’, OFTEC Chief Executive Paul Rose, highlights the need for government to harness the expertise of the existing heating industry to drive forward decarbonisation.Full story -
OFTEC competition winners light up the future of energy
Jun 26, 2019, 23:18 PM by OFTECOFTEC, the organisation representing the liquid fuel heating industry in Ireland, is delighted to unveil the wealth of creativity across Northern Ireland as it announces the winners of its OFTEC Energy Enterprise competition.Full story -
New research confirms biofuels as the future of liquid fuel heating
Jun 20, 2019, 23:21 PM by OFTECNew research that supports liquid biofuels as a low cost, highest impact carbon reduction solution for oil heated homes, was officially unveiled yesterday (18 June) at OFTEC’s 2019 annual conference.Full story -
Welsh businesses urged to get ready ahead of new environmental regulations March 2020 deadline
Jun 12, 2019, 23:57 PM by OFTECAvoid Risk of £5,000 Fine New regulations from Natural Resources Wales, due to come into force in March 2020, will mean that all above ground tanks in excess of 200 litres, used to store oil at commercial premises in Wales, are required to have a secondary containment system to prevent oil escaping to the environment in the event of a spillage.Full story -
UK Households given scam awareness advice as part of national campaign
Jun 7, 2019, 00:04 AM by OFTECUK Households are urged to be vigilant when having work done to their heating system to avoid falling victim to non-qualified technicians or dishonest pricing tactics.Full story -
Low carbon liquid fuel heating solution to take centre stage at OFTEC annual conference
Jun 3, 2019, 00:15 AM by OFTECThe results of OFTEC’s independent research into how oil-heated homes can best transition to a low-to-zero carbon heating solution and reduce their overall emissions, will be unveiled at OFTEC’s 2019 annual conference in June, when industry leaders unite to discuss the progress made and next steps towards securing a sustainable future for the off-grid sector.Full story
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