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Households in England and Wales urged to 'spring clean' heating to maximise savings
Apr 8, 2019, 07:20 AM by OFTECAs 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.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 -
Young people in England and Wales encouraged to start a career in the heating industry
Mar 6, 2019, 07:31 AM by OFTECAs 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.Full story -
FPS and OFTEC welcome ASA ruling on misleading claims from renewable heating supplier
Feb 27, 2019, 07:35 AM by OFTECTrade 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.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's top tips to secure a sale during selling your home season
Oct 15, 2018, 14:20 PM by OFTECWith 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.Full story -
Households struggle to keep warm as country faces fuel poverty crisis
Sep 18, 2018, 15:20 PM by OFTECOver 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.Full story -
Safety advice issued to students choosing rental accommodation
Sep 5, 2018, 15:59 PM by OFTECStudents heading off to university are being urged to check the correct safety measures have been followed before moving in to rental accommodation.Full story -
Oil heating industry calls for clarity on BEIS' ambitions for decarbonising off-grid heat
Aug 28, 2018, 16:03 PM by OFTECOFTEC 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.Full story -
Not checking heating system is biggest regret of house buyers
Aug 7, 2018, 16:18 PM by OFTECHouse hunters are being urged to check the property’s heating system before buying a new home to help avoid any unexpected costs.Full story -
Heating sector thriving as demand for oil expertise grows
Aug 2, 2018, 16:23 PM by OFTECOFTEC 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.Full story -
OFTEC welcomes inclusion of oil in ECO3
Jul 19, 2018, 16:29 PM by OFTECOFTEC 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.Full story -
CCC recommendations on decarbonising off-grid heat fail to address reality, says OFTEC
Jul 17, 2018, 16:31 PM by OFTECOFTEC 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.Full story -
Households in the United Kingdom are urged to 'look for the badge' during Scam Awareness Month
Jul 3, 2018, 16:49 PM by OFTECHouseholds in the UK are being encouraged to protect themselves against fraud and overpricing tricks used by some rogue traders as part of this year's Scam Awareness Month (June 2018).Full story -
Low carbon liquid fuels play vital role in future of off-grid heating says OFTEC in response to BEIS enquiry
Jun 28, 2018, 11:02 AM by OFTECOFTEC has responded to a call for evidence from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with a strong case highlighting the crucial role low carbon liquid fuels should play in decarbonising heat from rural homes.Full story -
Industry meets to discuss future of liquid fuel heating at OFTEC 2018 conference
Jun 20, 2018, 13:59 PM by OFTECThe development of a low carbon solution to secure the future of liquid fuel heating will be the focal point of OFTEC's 2018 annual conference next month, which promises to be one of the trade association's most pivotal yet.Full story -
Industry unites to discuss future of liquid fuel heating at OFTEC annual conference
Jun 20, 2018, 11:56 AM by OFTECThe future pathway for liquid fuel heating was the key theme of OFTEC's 2018 annual conference which saw the trade association share industry's progress towards developing a low carbon alternative to kerosene in support of government's decarbonisation plans.Full story
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