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Aug 21, 2017, 16:22 PM by OFTEC

As property rental prices continue to increase, students are being urged not to ignore potential safety issues in a bid to save money as they choose accommodation ahead of the new university year.

Aug 10, 2017, 16:21 PM by OFTEC

Oil users in Great Britain have welcomed a 10% fall in their annual heating costs as they continue to enjoy the cheapest fuel bills in the county, according to a new report.

Aug 2, 2017, 16:20 PM by OFTEC

As the average cost of heating a home on oil continues to fall, whilst more than 3 million consumers face a 12.5% rise in electricity prices, OFTEC has reignited its call on government to urgently review current heat policy.

Jul 31, 2017, 16:19 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has marked the 15th anniversary of its industry recognised Competent Persons Scheme with the news that registration numbers have hit the highest level since 2013.

Jun 23, 2017, 10:22 AM by OFTEC

21st June 2017: The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC), which represents the domestic and light commercial oil heating sector, joined forces today to launch a campaign on oil tank awareness for businesses owners.

Jun 22, 2017, 16:01 PM by OFTEC

21st June 2017: The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC), which represents the domestic and light commercial oil heating sector, joined forces today to launch a campaign on oil tank awareness for businesses owners.

Jun 21, 2017, 10:12 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC’s proposals to improve energy efficiency and carbon reduction for off grid homes in England and Wales were officially presented at the trade association’s annual conference and AGM, where new chairman, Niall Fay of Grant Engineering, was also welcomed to the post.

Jun 15, 2017, 10:07 AM by OFTEC

Oil heated households are enjoying the cheapest fuel bills in the country for the second year running, according to a new report*.

Jun 5, 2017, 15:42 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has welcomed moves announced in the main party manifestos towards improving domestic energy efficiency and carbon reduction but says these measures don’t go far enough in supporting the 970,000 oil using homes in England and Wales.

May 30, 2017, 12:01 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has welcomed a new manager to its experienced technical team to further strengthen the range of services offered to technicians and consumers.

May 30, 2017, 11:48 AM by OFTEC

The future of liquid fuel heating will be under the spotlight next month when OFTEC officially launches its vision to improve energy efficiency and carbon reduction for off grid homes at the trade association’s annual conference and AGM.

Apr 28, 2017, 12:04 PM by OFTEC

Households should think twice before they attempt to repair their own heating system to avoid the potential dangers of a bodged job. That’s the warning from experienced technicians following call outs to fix DIY heating disasters caused by homeowners, who have tried to cut corners by not calling in an expert and doing it themselves.

Apr 21, 2017, 10:17 AM by OFTEC

With many Irish households unaware of the significant savings they could be making on their energy bills, OFTEC is urging consumers to book a professional boiler service that could reduce fuel bills by as much as 10%, saving you up to €150 per year.*

Mar 29, 2017, 12:57 PM by OFTEC

The oil heating industry is keeping ahead of the game and, following manufacturer innovations, should be ready to comply with the new lower NOx emission legislation on a range of appliances before the September 2018 deadline, says OFTEC.

Mar 27, 2017, 15:20 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) and the FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) have joined forces to launch a new ‘Tank Safe’ campaign, urging the 920,000 oil-heated homes in England, Wales and Scotland to make sure their storage tanks are fit for purpose.

Mar 9, 2017, 15:25 PM by OFTEC

A new campaign is launching this week to help the growing number of people in the UK struggling with their heating costs as a recent government report reveals 15% of households are now living in fuel poverty*.

Feb 2, 2017, 17:03 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC has put forward a compelling case to introduce a two-stage approach to reducing carbon emissions from oil using households in its response to the government’s ‘Heat in Buildings: The Future of Heat in Domestic Buildings’ consultation. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) invited comment on new proposals for improving efficiency and reducing energy demand, alongside evidence on the costs and benefits of wider domestic central heating system performance improvements.

Jan 3, 2017, 11:43 AM by OFTEC

As latest figures show the number of households living in fuel poverty in England and Wales has increased to more than 10%, OFTEC is reigniting its calls on government to develop a heating strategy that is fair for all and will help those most in need.

Dec 21, 2016, 11:57 AM by OFTEC

Following the release of the Bonfield Report, an independent review of consumer advice, protection, standards and enforcement for domestic energy efficiency and renewable energy, published on the 16th December, OFTEC registrations director Adrian Lightwood made the following comments:

Dec 19, 2016, 13:50 PM by OFTEC

New government statistics* have revealed that the total number of excess winter deaths across the UK as a whole during 2014/15 was 43,850, the highest level seen in over 15 years. The sharp increase has been largely attributed to the failure of the flu vaccine which experts say was only effective in one in three cases.