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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.

Oct 16, 2018, 14:06 PM by OFTEC

Heating rural homes with used cooking oil may be the most effective way of reducing their carbon emissions, according to industry experts.

Oct 16, 2018, 14:03 PM by OFTEC

As the UK marks its first ever 'Green GB Week' (15-19 Oct) to promote action on climate change, OFTEC has received further evidence that its work to develop a low carbon liquid fuel to replace kerosene could provide the answer to reducing carbon emissions from heating rural homes.

Oct 15, 2018, 14:20 PM by OFTEC

With Selling Your Home Season approaching in the autumn months and the price of houses in Northern Ireland increasing by 0.3% in the last quarter, there is no better time to take the step of selling your home.

Sep 26, 2018, 16:52 PM by OFTEC

Schools, businesses and other organisations in rural, off gas grid areas are being advised to ignore misleading marketing claims stating that 'oil heating will be outlawed by 2030', following reports that a number have been targeted by renewable heating solution providers, encouraging them to switch to alternative systems ahead of the false 'deadline'.

Sep 18, 2018, 15:20 PM by OFTEC

Over 2.55 million households in the UK are living in fuel poverty and struggle to keep warm during the winter months, according to a new government report which reveals the extent of the crisis facing the country.

Sep 5, 2018, 15:59 PM by OFTEC

Students heading off to university are being urged to check the correct safety measures have been followed before moving in to rental accommodation.

Aug 28, 2018, 16:03 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) have requested urgent clarification from the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) over the carbon reduction targets the oil heating sector is expected to meet under the Clean Growth Strategy.

Aug 22, 2018, 16:03 PM by OFTEC

As students across Ireland get their Leaving Cert results, many will be on the hunt for privately rented accommodation for university.

Aug 7, 2018, 16:18 PM by OFTEC

House hunters are being urged to check the property’s heating system before buying a new home to help avoid any unexpected costs.

Aug 2, 2018, 16:23 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC registration figures have hit a five year high and are continuing to rise, underlining the increasing value both technicians and consumers are placing on professional qualifications.

Jul 19, 2018, 16:29 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has welcomed today’s (19 July 2018) announcement from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) that oil boilers will not be excluded from the next phase of the Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO3) as initially proposed.

Jul 17, 2018, 16:31 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has written to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) expressing major disappointment that, despite clear evidence showing heat pumps are not providing a viable route to decarbonising heat from off-grid homes, the Government’s advisory body has still endorsed this approach in its latest report.