News and Blogs
Here's a link to all our recent news releases, please feel free to link to our news items from your website or social media platform. If mentioning OFTEC on Twitter please tag @OFTEC (or on Facebook @OFTECuk).
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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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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Take steps to protect your oil tank from thieves, households reminded
Monday, February 06, 2023 by OFTECHouseholds are being reminded to take steps to protect their oil tank from thieves as evidence emerges that theft of heating oil from rural properties may be on the rise*.
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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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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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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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