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Rural households could face huge costs to reduce emissions, says OFTEC
Dec 3, 2019, 16:15 PM by OFTECRural 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.Full story -
It’s time for Government to back low carbon liquid fuels, says OFTEC
Nov 27, 2019, 14:57 PM by OFTECAs 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.Full story -
OFTEC gives cautious welcome to Irish Government's 2020 budget but calls for urgent support on biofuels
Oct 9, 2019, 22:30 PM by OFTECOFTEC Ireland, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel heating industry, has given a cautious welcome to the Irish Government's decision to increase carbon tax by €6/tonne of CO2 announced in today's 2020 budget. However, it is calling for Government's support on the introduction of biofuels in the home heating sector as a more effective response to climate change concerns.Full story -
Getting ahead of policy now could have disastrous consequences for the fuel poor
Oct 9, 2019, 22:22 PM by OFTECOFTEC has submitted a strong response to government's recent Fuel Poverty Strategy for England consultation, outlining how fuel poor households should not be denied the opportunity to benefit from the cheapest heating systems to install and run, and how prematurely excluding oil heating for off-grid households could seriously undermine the liquid fuel heating industry's work to develop low carbon solutions.Full story -
New figures reveal rural areas still struggling with high levels of fuel poverty
Sep 16, 2019, 22:35 PM by OFTECA new government report has shone a spotlight on the fuel poverty crisis facing the country with 2.53 million households struggling to keep warm and pay their energy bills.Full story -
Calling all Heating Installers - have your say
Aug 28, 2019, 22:40 PM by OFTECSignificant changes are coming to the UK heating market that will affect thousands of installers and heating engineers.Full story -
Low carbon liquid fuel heating solution to take centre stage at OFTEC annual conference
Jun 3, 2019, 00:15 AM by OFTECThe results of OFTEC’s independent research into how oil-heated homes can best transition to a low-to-zero carbon heating solution and reduce their overall emissions, will be unveiled at OFTEC’s 2019 annual conference in June, when industry leaders unite to discuss the progress made and next steps towards securing a sustainable future for the off-grid sector.Full story -
OFTEC presents compelling low carbon heating solution to UK housing sector
Jun 3, 2019, 00:11 AM by OFTECOFTEC 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.Full story -
Smarten up your heating system to improve efficiency, UK households urged
May 29, 2019, 00:18 AM by OFTECWith 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.Full story -
OFTEC Ireland suggests realistic pathway for carbon reduction in domestic off grid sector
Apr 17, 2019, 07:33 AM by OFTECOFTEC 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.Full story -
Warning over high number of fuel poor households struggling
Mar 28, 2019, 07:28 AM by OFTECConcerns have been raised over the health and wellbeing of fuel poor households with high expenditure on heating over the recent winter months pushing many into further financial hardship.Full story -
OFTEC urges heating businesses not to ignore value of apprenticeships as numbers fall
Mar 27, 2019, 07:25 AM by OFTECWith news that the overall number of apprenticeships in England has fallen since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April 2017, OFTEC is urging heating businesses not to dismiss this valuable opportunity to upskill and expand their workforces.Full story -
OFTEC comments on CCC's report 'UK housing: fit for the future?'
Feb 25, 2019, 07:39 AM by OFTECFollowing last week's publication by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) of its report 'UK housing: fit for the future?', Paul Rose, CEO of OFTEC, discusses the proposals it puts forward.Full story -
OFTEC raises concern over lack of progress in home energy efficiency improvements
Feb 1, 2019, 07:41 AM by OFTECThe latest edition of the English Housing Survey (EHS) for 2017-18, published on 31st January by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, reveals that after 20 years of progress, improvements to home energy efficiency have ground to a halt.Full story -
Big Energy Saving Week: Households given fuel bill saving advice
Jan 21, 2019, 07:43 AM by OFTECHouseholds 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.Full story -
OFTEC and the FPS issue a joint statement on the government’s response to the call for evidence on the Future Framework for Heat in Buildings
Jan 4, 2019, 12:08 PM by OFTECLiquid fuels trade association The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) Chief Executive, Guy Pulham and OFTEC CEO Paul Rose comment:Full story -
OFTEC named ‘Effective Voice of the Year’ at association awards
Dec 20, 2018, 12:14 PM by OFTECOFTEC has received national recognition at the UK and Ireland Association Awards 2018.Full story -
Urgent change to UK low carbon heat policy required as oil remains cheapest fuel, says OFTEC
Dec 1, 2016, 16:33 PM by OFTECDespite the average cost of heating a typical home on oil rising over the last quarter, new industry figures reveal that oil remains by far the cheapest of all major domestic heating fuels, trumping mains gas on price by some 18%.Full story
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