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OFTEC successful in bid for funding under new BEIS Home Decarbonisation Skills training scheme
Friday, December 02, 2022 by OFTECOFTEC has announced that it has been successful in a bid for funding available under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Home Decarbonisation Skills Training competition.
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Ever thought of a career as an OFTEC inspector?
Monday, November 07, 2022 by OFTECInspectors will play a critical role in the future of the heating industry as we strive to achieve our net zero ambitions, as John Vinter, OFTEC’s inspection services manager, explains.
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Cheers to HVO as South Lincolnshire pub celebrates one year of renewable heating
Thursday, November 03, 2022 by OFTECA rural pub in south Lincolnshire is celebrating one year of net-zero emissions thanks to the renewable liquid heating fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
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Conservative energy policies impacting voting intentions in key rural constituencies
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 by OFTECA new survey* has revealed how the government’s green heating policies are impacting voting intentions across key rural Conservative constituencies from cabinet minister seats to key marginals ahead of the next election.
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Don’t cut corners when replacing your oil tank, households urged
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 by OFTECOFTEC is urging households to avoid cutting corners if they need to buy a replacement oil tank this autumn. The warning comes amid reports of consumers purchasing unsafe second-hand oil tanks or attempting risky ‘DIY’ oil tank installation projects, as many look to reduce costs in the midst of the current cost of living crisis.
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‘Be vigilant’ households urged as millions targeted by rogue traders
Friday, August 26, 2022 by OFTECHouseholds are urged to be vigilant this summer after it emerged more than one-in-six adults* across the UK has been impacted by rogue traders in the past year. The warning comes amid concerns ‘cowboy tradespeople’ are seeking to take advantage of consumers looking to cut back on the cost of home improvement or maintenance work in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis and stretched household finances.
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United industry urges government to back wider rollout of renewable liquid fuels
Monday, July 04, 2022 by OFTECThe liquid fuel heating industry called on the government to take immediate action to ensure the UK’s off-grid homes and businesses have affordable and realistic decarbonisation solutions as leaders gathered at OFTEC’s 2022 Conference.
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OFTEC launches heat pump training course and technology neutral vision
Monday, June 20, 2022 by OFTECOFTEC has announced a new heat pump training course in the UK as it sets out a technology neutral vision for decarbonising the off-grid sector.
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OFTEC announces 2022 conference focussed on renewable liquid fuels
Thursday, May 19, 2022 by OFTECTransitioning oil homes to renewable liquid fuels will take centre stage at OFTEC’s 2022 conference where industry leaders will meet to discuss the progress made towards delivering a sustainable low carbon future for the off-grid sector.
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‘Perfect storm’ as oil heated homes face major costs for government’s green energy plans amid cost of living crisis
Thursday, May 12, 2022 by OFTECAlongside rising energy and food bills, oil heated households could soon face additional costs to install green heating systems if government plans go ahead.
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