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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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Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC, responds to the Queen’s speech
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 by OFTECWhilst we welcome the commitment in the Queen’s Speech to bring forward an Energy Bill to ‘deliver the transition to cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy’ in the long term, this was a missed opportunity to set out measures to help households reduce their energy usage today and achieve the challenge of net zero.
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Technician survey reveals majority of customer homes not ready for heat pumps
Thursday, April 21, 2022 by OFTECHeating technicians have voiced concerns over the government’s proposals to convert off-grid homes to heat pumps with the vast majority (87%) revealing less than one-fifth (20%) of the properties they service are currently ready for the technology.
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HVO biofuel Grant Vortex wins best renewable energy product at the SEAI Energy Show
Friday, April 08, 2022 by OFTECGrant’s HVO biofuel compatible Grant Vortex condensing boiler has been awarded ‘Best Renewable Energy Product’ at the SEAI Energy Show 2022.
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OFTEC and UKIFDA respond to the publication of the government’s British Energy Security Strategy
Friday, April 08, 2022 by OFTECThe government must urgently revisit the Energy Strategy, focusing more attention on measures to help households reduce their energy usage now, and on supporting cost-effective and practical low carbon energy solutions. For the 1.7 million UK households that currently use oil, renewable liquid fuels such as HVO should be prioritised as HVO immediately reduces carbon emissions by 88%. It can also be used in an existing oil boiler following a simple, low cost conversion that takes one hour and costs around £500.
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OFTEC now the only solid fuel registration provider for installers in Ireland
Monday, March 21, 2022 by OFTECWith the news that HETAS has decided not to continue with its registered installer scheme in Ireland, OFTEC is now the only body in the country providing solid fuel registration for installers and servicing technicians.
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OFTEC brings its annual conference to InstallerSHOW
Monday, March 14, 2022 by OFTECInstallerSHOW, the UK’s biggest heating, plumbing and electrical trade show, is delighted to announce that it will be partnering with OFTEC and hosting a number of its flagship events during the three-day exhibition at the NEC Birmingham (21-23 June).
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OFTEC is moving
Friday, March 11, 2022 by OFTECThis spring, OFTEC will be moving from its long-term base on the outskirts of Ipswich to a new office development in nearby Melton. It’s an exciting time for the company and will enable us to continue to provide services to our registered technicians, businesses, and the industry to our best ability.
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