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Jun 3, 2019, 00:15 AM by OFTEC

The 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.

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 16, 2019, 00:22 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC, the organisation representing the liquid fuel heating industry in Ireland, has launched a competition to help share the importance of energy efficiency with school children across Northern Ireland.

May 13, 2019, 00:25 AM by OFTEC

Homeowners across Ireland are being encouraged to upgrade their oil home heating system to include a bunded fuel storage tank to protect the environment, preventing oil leaks and theft.

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 25, 2019, 16:54 PM by OFTEC

With the house moving season in full swing, homeowners looking to sell their property are being urged not to ignore their heating system to avoid putting off potential buyers.

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.

Apr 17, 2019, 07:23 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel heating industry in Ireland, is encouraging households in Ireland to spring into action this National Home Improvement Month.

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.