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Sep 9, 2020, 11:25 AM by OFTEC

As property prices in Northern Ireland hit a five-year high, many homeowners with an itch to sell are getting their house in order and on the market.

Jul 29, 2020, 11:29 AM by OFTEC

Households should pay closer attention to their energy use post lockdown if they want to avoid unexpected costly bills, rural heating experts have warned.

Jul 15, 2020, 14:18 PM by OFTEC

UK homeowners, especially those living in rural, off-gas grid areas, could face huge costs to install green heating systems if government plans go ahead, warns an industry trade association.

Jul 10, 2020, 12:21 PM by OFTEC

Government proposals to support the roll out of renewable heating systems in UK homes are unrealistic, regressive and will fail to create the competitive market urgently needed to drive down costs, says OFTEC in response to the recent ‘Future support for low carbon heat’ consultation.

Jun 25, 2020, 14:10 PM by OFTEC

In its annual report to Parliament on the UK's progress in reducing emissions, published today (25th June 2020) the CCC highlights that, as in 2019, the Government's policies and plans are insufficient to meet the targets set out in the fourth or fifth carbon budgets (covering 2023-2027 and 2028-2032). It also makes clear that Covid-19 presents a profound threat, highlighting the need for government to adopt the CCC’s six key principles for mitigating its impact.

Jun 8, 2020, 16:27 PM by OFTEC

As the UK begins to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, government must not waste the opportunity to ensure future heat policy is greener and fairer, says OFTEC.

Mar 12, 2020, 12:39 PM by OFTEC

Our CEO Paul Rose has issued a statement highlighting some of the key areas that have been addressed and some of the key omissions in the 2020 Budget announcements.

Dec 3, 2019, 16:15 PM by OFTEC

Rural households across the UK may face average costs of around £20,000 each to fund new ‘green’ heating systems, under plans being considered by government.

Nov 27, 2019, 14:57 PM by OFTEC

As OFTEC launches its strategy outlining how low carbon liquid fuels offer the best decarbonisation solution for oil heated homes, the trade association says it’s time for government to back this practical, cost-effective solution.

Jun 3, 2019, 00:11 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC reinforced the key role of the fossil fuel heating industry in transitioning homes to a low carbon future at a series of events held across the UK, aimed at tackling energy efficiency, cutting carbon emissions and reducing fuel poverty in the domestic housing sector.

May 29, 2019, 00:18 AM by OFTEC

With an increased focus on the need to take action on climate change, UK households are being urged to think about how they can smarten up their heating system to help contribute to the nationwide effort of reducing carbon emissions.

May 2, 2019, 00:29 AM by OFTEC

Following the publication of the Committee for Climate Change report 'Net Zero: The UK's contribution to stopping global warming', OFTEC, the trade association for the UK liquid fuel heating industry comments:

Apr 17, 2019, 07:33 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC Ireland, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel heating industry in Ireland, is urging local politicians to take a more realistic approach to reducing carbon emissions within the home heating sector.

Jan 21, 2019, 07:43 AM by OFTEC

Households across the United Kingdom are being encouraged to take steps to reduce their energy usage and save money on their fuel bills as part of a nationwide campaign.

Feb 2, 2017, 17:03 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has put forward a compelling case to introduce a two-stage approach to reducing carbon emissions from oil using households in its response to the government’s ‘Heat in Buildings: The Future of Heat in Domestic Buildings’ consultation. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) invited comment on new proposals for improving efficiency and reducing energy demand, alongside evidence on the costs and benefits of wider domestic central heating system performance improvements.