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Winter concerns as report reveals over 3million households in England in fuel poverty

Thursday, December 05, 2024 by OFTEC

A new report has revealed 3.18 million households (13.1%) in England are living in fuel poverty as concerns grow amid falling temperatures over winter.

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Labour urged to keep promises made to oil heated households

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by OFTEC

Hundreds of rural households and heating technicians have written to their local MP calling on the Labour government to keep a commitment made to explore the use of renewable liquid fuels for home heating as an alternative to kerosene.

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Heating advice for vulnerable households to beat the freeze this winter

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by OFTEC

New guidance has been issued to help rural households reduce their energy costs and keep their homes warm over the winter period.

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Which? Trusted Traders and OFTEC announce new partnership for technicians

Monday, October 14, 2024 by OFTEC

OFTEC registered technicians can now apply for Which? Trusted Trader accreditation to further demonstrate their credentials in the consumer market as part of a new partnership between the trade association and consumer group.

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Heating businesses urged to explore new apprenticeship funding to build net zero workforce

Thursday, August 29, 2024 by OFTEC

Installers looking to grow their business can take advantage of a new low carbon apprenticeship scheme and help develop the skills the UK needs to transition to net zero.

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Liquid fuels the cheapest domestic heating technology over the past four years

Thursday, August 22, 2024 by OFTEC

Comparative data of the most common heating fuels used in the home has revealed that liquid fuel had the lowest average running costs over the past four years.

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Households in England urged to check woodburner compliance to avoid fines

Thursday, August 01, 2024 by OFTEC

Households with a woodburner or solid fuel appliance should check the rules on the types of fuel they can burn to avoid potential fines if their fail to follow environmental measures on smoke pollution.

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OFTEC appoints Technical and Training Manager in new integrated role

Thursday, July 25, 2024 by OFTEC

OFTEC has announced the appointment of a Technical and Training Manager in a new joint role to enhance the support provided to technicians and uphold best practice in the industry.

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Households urged to avoid 5 costly mistakes with their heating system this summer

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by OFTEC

New guidance has been issued to help households save money over the summer months by avoiding common and costly mistakes with their heating system.

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OFTEC Conference: Industry primed for renewable liquid fuel rollout once new government gives the green light

Friday, June 14, 2024 by OFTEC

The renewable liquid fuel heating industry is ready and waiting to deliver a nationwide rollout of its low carbon solution for off-grid properties, once the policy mechanisms are put in place by the new government after the election.

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