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Warning for households as millions lost to lockdown scams
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTECHouseholds are urged to be vigilant against cold callers, suspicious messages and rogue traders after a growing number of new scams have emerged during lockdown.
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OFTEC marks Energy Saving Week with advice on keeping warm for less
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTEC IrelandRecent findings published by Energy Saving Trust revealed that nearly all UK homeowners polled (96%) are concerned about their home energy efficiency (*1), whilst previous surveys have found 22% of Northern Irish households to be living in fuel poverty. In Northern Ireland, a household is said to be in fuel poverty if it needs to spend more than 10% of its income on energy costs.
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Voice activated heating and other energy predictions for 2021
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTECIndustry experts have outlined five energy trends and technologies households can expect to see during the 2020s as the government ramps up action on climate change.
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Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk due to high costs, says new research
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTECNew industry research has raised important questions over whether government’s current approach to decarbonising off gas grid homes is achievable unless rural households are offered a significant increase in funding to cover the high costs involved.
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UK housing must be improved to prevent deaths and accelerate emissions reduction
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTECAn almost 20% rise in excess deaths last winter, excluding those from Covid-19, is a stark reminder of the urgent need to improve the UK’s poorly insulated homes so they are warmer and fit for a net zero future.
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Be Alarmed! Households ignoring carbon monoxide poisoning dangers
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTECHouseholds 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.
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Concern over fuel poor Irish households facing harsh winter
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTEC IrelandHouseholds are set to face one of the most difficult winters in recent memory due to the impact of COVID-19. OFTEC has issued advice on how to keep heating costs low.
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Green Homes Grant Scheme extended
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTECOn 30th September, the government officially launched the Green Homes Grant (GHG) scheme which will provide homeowners with grants to assist with the cost of improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
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UK households urged to prepare for a cold winter
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTECWith predictions that a particularly cold winter may be on its way, households across the country are being urged not to let the current unseasonably warm weather make them complacent and ensure their heating systems are ready for a prolonged cold snap.
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Campaign to reduce fuel bills launches across the country
Monday, October 17, 2016 by OFTECRural MPs are being urged to support a new campaign to help the growing number of people struggling with their fuel bills.OFTEC, which represents the oil heating industry, has written to the MPs calling on them to put forward simple, affordable measures to help households cut energy costs – and become greener in the process.
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