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Apr 17, 2019, 07:15 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel heating industry in Northern Ireland, has issued advice to householders following an oil tank fire on Saturday 13th April that caused damage to two houses in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.

Apr 8, 2019, 07:20 AM by OFTEC

As the warm weather slowly makes a return, households in England and Wales are being urged to 'spring clean' their heating system to avoid missing out on potential savings to their fuel bills.

Mar 28, 2019, 07:28 AM by OFTEC

Concerns 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.

Mar 27, 2019, 07:25 AM by OFTEC

With 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.

Mar 6, 2019, 07:31 AM by OFTEC

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4 – 8 March) young learners in England and Wales are being urged to consider a career in the heating industry.

Feb 27, 2019, 07:35 AM by OFTEC

Trade Associations, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) and OFTEC welcome the decision today by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that a poster distributed by a renewable heating supplier about the cost-efficiency of air-source heat pumps is misleading following challenges by both organisations.

Feb 25, 2019, 07:39 AM by OFTEC

Following 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.

Feb 1, 2019, 07:41 AM by OFTEC

The 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.

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.

Jan 11, 2019, 13:22 PM by OFTEC

As the nights get darker and the days get colder, households in Ireland could miss out on significant savings by forgetting to adjust their heating system this winter.

Jan 9, 2019, 07:46 AM by OFTEC

Following the cold festive period, households in England and Wales are being reminded to regularly visit vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends to check they are keeping warm and well.

Jan 7, 2019, 07:48 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC CEO Paul Rose writes: Let's start with some facts. Over the past three years, the number of English households living in fuel poverty has risen by 210,000 to 2.55 million.

Jan 4, 2019, 12:08 PM by OFTEC

Liquid fuels trade association The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) Chief Executive, Guy Pulham and OFTEC CEO Paul Rose comment:

Dec 21, 2018, 12:02 PM by OFTEC

As temperatures start to fall, concerns have been raised over the welfare of vulnerable households following a new government report which reveals there were 50,100 excess winter deaths in England and Wales during 2017/18*.

Dec 20, 2018, 12:14 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has received national recognition at the UK and Ireland Association Awards 2018.

Dec 10, 2018, 16:55 PM by OFTEC

With the nights drawing in and the weather turning colder, households could miss out on significant savings if they forget to adjust their heating system for the change in temperature.

Nov 27, 2018, 13:37 PM by OFTEC

As a new report shows the number of fuel poor households in England has risen to over 2.5 million, OFTEC says recent revisions to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme don't go far enough in ensuring that low income homes do not suffer at the expense of the government's Clean Growth agenda.

Nov 21, 2018, 13:42 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel heating industry in Northern Ireland, has pledged its support to Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month throughout November.

Nov 13, 2018, 13:55 PM by OFTEC

Households need to be more vigilant against the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as a survey reveals two thirds have not installed a CO alarm to protect themselves, suggesting the very real threat is not being taken seriously.

Oct 29, 2018, 13:59 PM by OFTEC

With a sudden drop in temperatures expected to hit this week, households are being urged to check their heating systems are working correctly to avoid being caught out with an unexpected breakdown when the cold weather bites.