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2021 Budget comment from OFTEC CEO, Paul Rose
Mar 4, 2021, 10:17 AM by OFTECResponding to the 2021 Budget, OFTEC Chief Executive Paul Rose said: "The Chancellor didn’t hold back in outlining the financial toll the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the UK economy, so it’s perhaps not surprising there were very few new green announcements, other than re-commitments to existing policies.Full story -
OFTEC and MCS virtual events demystify route to renewables
Mar 2, 2021, 10:22 AM by OFTECOFTEC registered heating technicians looking to expand into the renewables market can find out how to make the most of this business opportunity thanks to a new series of free, interactive virtual briefings hosted by OFTEC in partnership with MCS.Full story -
Top tips for Northern Ireland home buyers
Feb 25, 2021, 11:09 AM by OFTEC IrelandFrom testing Carbon Monoxide alarms to knowing your EPC, here are top tips for making the move a smooth one.Full story -
Warning for households as millions lost to lockdown scams
Feb 23, 2021, 15:02 PM by OFTECHouseholds are urged to be vigilant against cold callers, suspicious messages and rogue traders after a growing number of new scams have emerged during lockdown.Full story -
Voice activated heating and other energy predictions for 2021
Feb 11, 2021, 11:27 AM by OFTECIndustry experts have outlined five energy trends and technologies households can expect to see during the 2020s as the government ramps up action on climate change.Full story -
Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk due to high costs, says new research
Feb 10, 2021, 17:09 PM by OFTECNew industry research has raised important questions over whether government’s current approach to decarbonising off gas grid homes is achievable unless rural households are offered a significant increase in funding to cover the high costs involved.Full story -
OFTEC marks Energy Saving Week with advice on keeping warm for less
Feb 1, 2021, 10:14 AM by OFTEC IrelandRecent findings published by Energy Saving Trust revealed that nearly all UK homeowners polled (96%) are concerned about their home energy efficiency (*1), whilst previous surveys have found 22% of Northern Irish households to be living in fuel poverty. In Northern Ireland, a household is said to be in fuel poverty if it needs to spend more than 10% of its income on energy costs.Full story -
OFTEC issues advise on how to stay warm at home for less this winter
Jan 26, 2021, 11:45 AM by OFTEC IrelandWinter lockdown ramps up fuel demand as householders brace themselves for an icy blast this week as Storm Christoph pulls away from the UK to be replaced by plunging temperatures across the country.Full story -
Energy campaign helps UK households reduce their fuel bills this winter
Jan 21, 2021, 10:41 AM by OFTECAs a three-month campaign to help UK households reduce their energy consumption and fuels bills draws to a close, industry experts have shared their top tips for keeping warm whilst cutting costs over winter.Full story -
Turn to the professionals in 2021 - leave repair work on oil heating systems to OFTEC technicians
Dec 29, 2020, 11:48 AM by OFTEC IrelandAs we come to the end of a year most people will be glad to see the back of, we look at some of the mistakes people have made in 2020 with their home heating systems and how you can avoid a repeat in 2021.Full story -
Households urged to look out for neighbours over festive season
Dec 24, 2020, 09:45 AM by OFTECHouseholds across the UK are being reminded to regularly check up on vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends this winter to ensure they are keeping warm and well.Full story -
UK housing must be improved to prevent deaths and accelerate emissions reduction
Dec 22, 2020, 17:04 PM by OFTECAn almost 20% rise in excess deaths last winter, excluding those from Covid-19, is a stark reminder of the urgent need to improve the UK’s poorly insulated homes so they are warmer and fit for a net zero future.Full story -
Time for open debate on off grid heat decarbonisation, says OFTEC
Dec 15, 2020, 09:38 AM by OFTECAny consultation arising from the Government’s long anticipated Heat in Buildings strategy must allow a genuine discussion on all the options to decarbonise rural homes, otherwise thousands of households could suffer severe financial consequences, warns OFTEC.Full story -
OFTEC comments on CCC’s Sixth Carbon Budget report
Dec 10, 2020, 09:05 AM by OFTECMalcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, comments: “OFTEC welcomes the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Sixth Carbon Budget report which clearly sets out the scale of the UK’s challenge to reach net zero, particularly in heating.Full story -
Support for vulnerable households to keep warm and well this winter
Nov 27, 2020, 14:50 PM by OFTECAs the weather begins to turn colder, a campaign has launched to raise awareness of the support available to vulnerable households who might be worrying about paying their heating bills this winter.Full story -
Concern over fuel poor Irish households facing harsh winter
Nov 24, 2020, 11:43 AM by OFTEC IrelandHouseholds are set to face one of the most difficult winters in recent memory due to the impact of COVID-19. OFTEC has issued advice on how to keep heating costs low.Full story -
OFTEC calls for urgent rethink on heat policy proposals to avoid rural fuel poverty escalating further
Nov 23, 2020, 16:32 PM by OFTECMany more rural households will be forced into fuel poverty unless government puts affordability at the heart of its low carbon plans, warns OFTEC ahead of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (27 November).Full story -
Boris Johnson's green heat plans will cost rural households 'billions'
Nov 18, 2020, 15:33 PM by OFTECRural households are set to pay a high price to upgrade to green heating systems under a new ten point environmental plan unveiled today by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.Full story -
Be Alarmed! Households ignoring carbon monoxide poisoning dangers
Nov 17, 2020, 11:33 AM by OFTECHouseholds must do more to protect themselves against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning following reports that many are not taking the potential dangers seriously enough, an industry body has warned.Full story -
Top tips on how homeworkers can stay productive and save money on heating this winter
Nov 4, 2020, 14:11 PM by OFTECAs a new survey reveals that 60% of UK adults are now working from home, households are being urged to think about their heating systems to avoid expensive bills during the winter months.Full story
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