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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.

Jun 8, 2020, 16:27 PM by OFTEC

As the UK begins to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, government must not waste the opportunity to ensure future heat policy is greener and fairer, says OFTEC.

Jun 5, 2020, 18:12 PM by OFTEC

Episode 9 of series 1 of Jay Blades Home Fix (broadcast 4.6.2020) featured a section about someone building a fence around an oil tank.

Jun 1, 2020, 17:23 PM by OFTEC

Concerns have been raised over the emergence of new types of scams which try to take advantage of vulnerable households in the UK during the Covid-19 lockdown.

May 21, 2020, 17:16 PM by OFTEC

As the lockdown slowly begins to ease and more people consider having work carried out in their homes, new guidelines have been issued to help keep households safe.

May 18, 2020, 16:16 PM by OFTEC

As lockdown continues in Ireland, OFTEC, who represents the liquid fuel sector, is providing advice for householders in the event of home heating emergencies.

May 18, 2020, 16:06 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel sector in Northern Ireland, has reported a significant increase in businesses investing in storage tanks.

May 6, 2020, 10:07 AM by OFTEC

Following comments from the Department of Public Expenditure, OFTEC Ireland, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel heating industry in Ireland, is urging the Irish Government to scrap their unrealistic plans to install 600k heat pumps and implement a more affordable plan to reduce carbon emissions within the off grid home heating sector.

Apr 30, 2020, 12:02 PM by OFTEC

New advice has been issued to households to help answer questions over whether maintenance or servicing work can still be carried out in the home during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Apr 27, 2020, 15:51 PM by OFTEC

With an estimated increase of 46%* more people across Ireland working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, concerns have been raised over Irish households facing higher bills as their energy consumption increases during the lockdown.

Apr 20, 2020, 16:07 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has donated 1,000 items of personal protective equipment to help support a food bank charity during the coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 17, 2020, 10:30 AM by OFTEC

With an estimated 16.8 million more people across the UK staying at home* during the Covid-19 pandemic, concerns have been raised over vulnerable households facing higher fuel costs as their energy consumption increases during the lockdown.

Apr 14, 2020, 15:27 PM by OFTEC

It is with great sadness that OFTEC must announce that we have been informed of the death of our inspector, John Conboy, who has passed away after a short illness (not COVID-19 related). He was just 59 years old.

Apr 9, 2020, 11:15 AM by OFTEC

Scottish energy policy must fairly provide for rural consumers living in some of the country's lowest standard homes, says OFTEC in its response to the recent 'Energy Efficient Scotland: Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes' consultation.

Apr 6, 2020, 16:09 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC is extending all current business and technician registrations for two months, free of charge, as part of the trade association’s support for its 9,000 registrants during the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses paying monthly by direct debit will also be given a two-month payment holiday covering May and June.

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.