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Jun 7, 2019, 00:04 AM by OFTEC

UK Households are urged to be vigilant when having work done to their heating system to avoid falling victim to non-qualified technicians or dishonest pricing tactics.

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 Ireland

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 Ireland

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 Ireland

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.

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 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 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.

Jul 3, 2018, 16:49 PM by OFTEC

Households 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).