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Consumers must have equal protection for home heating work, says OFTEC
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 by OFTECOFTEC has urged the government to ensure any new consumer protections for home heating work apply equally to every household, regardless of the technology or how the work is funded, to avoid creating a two-tier system. The comments form part of OFTEC's response to the government's consultation on Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes.
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Oil heated households write to Burnham government: keep promises made to rural communities
Monday, September 21, 2026 by OFTECOil heated households are being urged to send a letter to the new Burnham government, calling on his team to keep the promise of offering more practical low carbon heating solutions for their home.
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Five reasons households should not attempt DIY repairs this summer
Monday, August 17, 2026 by OFTECHouseholds planning summer DIY projects to save money are being warned not to attempt repairs on their heating systems as mistakes could lead to costly damage, safety risks and bigger bills later in the year.
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5 important heating checks for oil households to avoid putting off buyers
Thursday, August 13, 2026 by OFTECA home's heating system can play a bigger role in a property sale than many homeowners realise. Our latest blog provides some recommendations on heating checks oil households can do to avoid putting off potential buyers.
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Andy Burnham urged not to forget previous commitments to oil heated households if elected
Tuesday, July 07, 2026 by OFTECIf Andy Burnham is elected as the next leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister, he must not allow his new government to abandon previous commitments to the UK’s 1.7 million oil heated households to explore more affordable low carbon heating solutions.
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OFTEC 2026 conference: Confident industry ready to deliver consumer focussed decarbonisation
Tuesday, June 09, 2026 by OFTECAt the OFTEC 2026 Conference, opened by OFTEC CEO Neil Sawers, delegates heard how the liquid fuel heating industry is well positioned to support the transition of off-grid homes to low carbon heating, while keeping householders at the heart of decision-making.
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Five summer heating tips to help households save money on energy bills
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 by OFTECHeating experts have issued essential guidance to help households maximise potential savings on their energy bills during the warmer summer months by reducing their usage.
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Momentum builds as OFTEC’s 2026 conference focuses on a fair off-grid transition
Monday, May 11, 2026 by OFTECOFTEC has announced its 2026 association members conference agenda which will see industry leaders from across the heating sector meet, calling on the government to set out full policy support for renewable liquid fuels for the UK’s 1.7 million oil heated homes.
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OFTEC and UKIFDA respond to DESNZ announcement on Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding increase for oil and LPG users
Thursday, April 23, 2026 by OFTECAs part of a raft of measures, on 21st April 2026, DESNZ announced an increase in Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding for properties heated by oil and LPG in England and Wales.
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Labour’s rural challenge: 16,000 oil heated households call for immediate step-change to decarbonisation plans
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 by OFTECThe government is facing growing pressure from rural households to rethink its home heating decarbonisation plans and offer more affordable, low carbon solutions.
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