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Nov 27, 2020, 14:50 PM by OFTEC

As 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.

Nov 23, 2020, 16:32 PM by OFTEC

Many 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).

Nov 18, 2020, 15:33 PM by OFTEC

Rural 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.

Nov 17, 2020, 11:33 AM by OFTEC

Households 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.

Nov 4, 2020, 14:11 PM by OFTEC

As 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.

Oct 6, 2020, 12:30 PM by OFTEC

Concerns that rural homeowners could face major costs under government green heating plans were raised at this year’s political party conferences.

Sep 17, 2020, 14:23 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC will champion the crucial role renewable liquid fuels have to play in a net zero future for rural homes at the Labour and Conservative Party 2020 Conferences.

Sep 15, 2020, 14:08 PM by OFTEC

The government must ensure policies to decarbonise off-grid heating do not exacerbate existing social challenges experienced by rural homeowners, OFTEC has warned.

Sep 10, 2020, 11:18 AM by OFTEC

With ‘back to school’ season having a whole new meaning in 2020, homeowners with an itch to sell and move are now getting a chance to get their house in order and on the market.

Sep 9, 2020, 11:25 AM by OFTEC

As property prices in Northern Ireland hit a five-year high, many homeowners with an itch to sell are getting their house in order and on the market.

Sep 3, 2020, 12:07 PM by OFTEC

Heating technicians can now apply for TrustMark certification as an extension of their OFTEC registration to access government funded installation work and further demonstrate competence to consumers.

Aug 25, 2020, 08:14 AM by OFTEC

With the house moving season in full swing, UK homeowners looking to sell their property are being encouraged to check their heating system is in tip-top condition to help sell their property and to avoid putting off potential buyers who plan to work from home.

Aug 18, 2020, 12:39 PM by OFTEC

Students across the UK heading off to university next month are being urged to stay alert and check that correct safety measures have been followed before moving into rental accommodation.

Jul 29, 2020, 11:29 AM by OFTEC

Households should pay closer attention to their energy use post lockdown if they want to avoid unexpected costly bills, rural heating experts have warned.

Jul 28, 2020, 10:33 AM by OFTEC

Government’s current reluctance to support renewable liquid fuels as part of the UK’s green heat agenda is based on flawed evidence, according to the initial outcomes of widespread field trials.

Jul 15, 2020, 14:18 PM by OFTEC

UK homeowners, especially those living in rural, off-gas grid areas, could face huge costs to install green heating systems if government plans go ahead, warns an industry trade association.

Jul 10, 2020, 12:21 PM by OFTEC

Government proposals to support the roll out of renewable heating systems in UK homes are unrealistic, regressive and will fail to create the competitive market urgently needed to drive down costs, says OFTEC in response to the recent ‘Future support for low carbon heat’ consultation.

Jul 7, 2020, 15:19 PM by OFTEC

Commenting on the new Green Homes Grant scheme, OFTEC chief executive Paul Rose says: “It will be impossible for the UK to reach its climate targets without a major programme to upgrade housing stock, so the Green Homes Grant scheme is a welcome move towards this."

Jun 25, 2020, 14:10 PM by OFTEC

In its annual report to Parliament on the UK's progress in reducing emissions, published today (25th June 2020) the CCC highlights that, as in 2019, the Government's policies and plans are insufficient to meet the targets set out in the fourth or fifth carbon budgets (covering 2023-2027 and 2028-2032). It also makes clear that Covid-19 presents a profound threat, highlighting the need for government to adopt the CCC’s six key principles for mitigating its impact.

Jun 23, 2020, 14:12 PM by OFTEC

As UK lockdown eases, most heating technicians are returning to the tools but over three quarters are concerned about a lack of work, finds a new survey from OFTEC.