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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.

Oct 9, 2019, 22:22 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC 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.

Sep 16, 2019, 22:35 PM by OFTEC

A 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.

Sep 4, 2019, 22:48 PM by OFTEC

Following 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.

Aug 28, 2019, 22:44 PM by OFTEC

Renters 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.

Aug 28, 2019, 22:40 PM by OFTEC

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