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Concern government changes to Boiler Upgrade Scheme risks misleading consumers
Monday, April 15, 2024 by OFTECChanges to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) which remove the requirement to have no outstanding recommendations for loft and cavity wall installation on a property’s Energy Performance Certificate to secure funding for a heat pump have been criticised.
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Impact of secondary heating systems overlooked in net zero policy, warns OFTEC
Thursday, March 21, 2024 by OFTECThe government’s ambition to transition homes from fossil fuel boilers onto heat pumps could lead to an increased reliance on secondary heating systems, in particular solid fuel appliances, which risks undermining the UK’s air quality objectives and could also hinder the UK’s net zero ambitions.
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More heating apprentices needed in as numbers continue to fall
Tuesday, March 05, 2024 by OFTECYoung adults in are being urged to consider a career in the heating industry to help tackle a growing shortfall in the workforce. The call comes as part of National Careers Week (4 to 9 March), an annual campaign to promote and support the career opportunities available to people entering the job market.
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Call for Chancellor to ‘axe the tax’ on renewable liquid heating fuels in the Budget
Monday, February 19, 2024 by OFTECThe chancellor could achieve a quick win amongst rural voters by scrapping the tax on renewable liquid heating fuels in his upcoming budget.
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Households urged to check home insurance policies for oil tanks following Storm Jocelyn
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by OFTECWith the recent extreme temperature changes and the tenth storm of the season hitting the UK, homeowners are being urged to take the opportunity to check that their oil tanks are covered by their home insurance policies.
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OFTEC’s top tips to beat the freeze this winter
Friday, January 19, 2024 by OFTEC IrelandEnsure your home is ready for all winter 2024 has in store January 12: With forecasters warning there is a ‘greater than normal’ risk of snow and icy conditions battering the UK this month, the trade organisation for the liquid fuel heating industry in Ireland —OFTEC — has urged householders to do all they can to beat the freeze this winter.
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Government must prioritise sustainable biofuels as 46% of households still reliant on high carbon liquid fuel heating systems - The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 by OFTEC IrelandIreland’s 2030 climate targets are at risk, with 46% of households continuing to rely on high carbon liquid fuel heating systems, according to the Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating
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Energy advice for vulnerable households to beat the freeze this winter season
Friday, December 22, 2023 by OFTECNew guidance has been issued to help households reduce their energy costs over the Christmas period ahead of an expected rise in fuel poverty in the New Year.
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Good news for oil customers Home heating oil costs less in Northern Ireland than rest of UK and Republic of Ireland
Friday, December 01, 2023 by OFTECNovember 24: Households in Northern Ireland are paying less for their home heating oil than their counterparts in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, recent statistics have revealed.
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Vigilance urged as one in five homeowners impacted by rogue traders
Monday, November 27, 2023 by OFTECHouseholds are urged to be vigilant this Christmas after it emerged more than one-in-five homeowners across the UK has been impacted by rogue traders in the past year.
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