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OFTEC energy savings drive supported by SEAI
Apr 21, 2017, 10:17 AM by OFTECWith 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.*Full story -
Industry should meet lower NOx emissions requirements ahead of time, says OFTEC
Mar 29, 2017, 12:57 PM by OFTECThe 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.Full story -
OFTEC and FPS launch campaign to help consumers stay 'tank safe'
Mar 27, 2017, 15:20 PM by OFTECOFTEC (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.Full story -
New fuel poverty campaign kicks off in the county
Mar 9, 2017, 15:25 PM by OFTECA 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*.Full story -
OFTEC responds to home heating consultation with two-step plan to cut carbon emissions
Feb 2, 2017, 17:03 PM by OFTECOFTEC 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.Full story -
Government must act to prevent fuel poor being left out in the cold, says OFTEC
Jan 3, 2017, 11:43 AM by OFTECAs 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.Full story -
OFTEC responds to the Bonfield Report
Dec 21, 2016, 11:57 AM by OFTECFollowing 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:Full story -
New figures confirm shocking increase in County’s winter deaths
Dec 19, 2016, 13:50 PM by OFTECNew 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.Full story -
Government must move on low carbon heat policy, says OFTEC
Dec 12, 2016, 14:06 PM by OFTECGovernment must develop a more inclusive UK heat policy which addresses the key issues of energy efficiency and fuel poverty alongside efforts to reduce carbon emissions from heating in off-grid homes, says OFTEC.Full story -
Urgent change to UK low carbon heat policy required as oil remains cheapest fuel, says OFTEC
Dec 1, 2016, 16:33 PM by OFTECDespite the average cost of heating a typical home on oil rising over the last quarter, new industry figures reveal that oil remains by far the cheapest of all major domestic heating fuels, trumping mains gas on price by some 18%.Full story -
OFTEC rolls out commercial assessment course in response to demand
Dec 1, 2016, 15:47 PM by OFTECOFTEC’s new commercial assessment course, which covers the servicing and commissioning of multi stage burners used in many light and medium commercial heating systems, is now available in eleven training centres across the UK and Republic of Ireland, with more expected to launch the offering soon.Full story -
Households warned about carbon monoxide poisoning risk
Nov 30, 2016, 14:53 PM by OFTECHouseholds across Great Britain are being encouraged to make sure they have a fully working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm fitted in their homes to stay safe and protect against the risks of CO poisoning.Full story -
Oil is first choice in DSD Boiler Replacement Scheme
Nov 24, 2016, 13:15 PM by OFTECThe Boiler Replacement Scheme was launched in Northern Ireland in 2012 to give homeowners the opportunity to replace their current boiler with the assistance of a grant of up to £1,000. Since its introduction to the 30th September 2016 the scheme has funded 27,298 new installations and 17,924 of these have been new oil condensing boilers.Full story -
ASAI uphold misleading advertising complaint against Saturn Heating
Nov 18, 2016, 13:02 PM by OFTECCampaign included misleading and unclear energy saving claims for consumers. 16th November 2016: OFTEC Ireland today welcomed a decision by the Complaints Committee of the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) to uphold a complaint regarding misleading energy savings claims made by Saturn Heating in its latest promotional advertisement.Full story -
OFTEC appoints new technical director
Nov 9, 2016, 13:01 PM by OFTECOFTEC is pleased to announce that inspection manager Tim Lock has taken over the position of technical director at the trade association, with effect from 1 November.Full story -
Campaign to cut fuel bills kicks off in the county
Nov 2, 2016, 12:59 PM by OFTECHouseholds across the country are being encouraged to take steps to ensure they keep warm and reduce their fuel bills this winter as part of Big Energy Saving Week (31 October – 5 November).Full story -
UK households urged to prepare for a cold winter
Oct 17, 2016, 12:35 PM by OFTECWith predictions that a particularly cold winter may be on its way, households across the country are being urged not to let the current unseasonably warm weather make them complacent and ensure their heating systems are ready for a prolonged cold snap.Full story -
Campaign to reduce fuel bills launches across the country
Oct 17, 2016, 12:13 PM by OFTECRural MPs are being urged to support a new campaign to help the growing number of people struggling with their fuel bills. OFTEC, which represents the oil heating industry, has written to the MPs calling on them to put forward simple, affordable measures to help households cut energy costs – and become greener in the process.Full story -
As oil prices remain low, OFTEC says consumers need realistic carbon reduction solutions
Oct 17, 2016, 12:10 PM by OFTECAs new industry figures show a further 7.8% fall in the cost of heating a typical home using oil in the last three months, OFTEC says the case for consumers to stick with, or even switch to oil is growing stronger, underlining the need for urgent change to the government’s low carbon heat strategy.Full story -
Good news for households ahead of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day as heating oil prices fall again
Oct 17, 2016, 12:05 PM by OFTECWith Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (26th February) just around the corner, oil households have welcomed another drop in oil prices with many seeing their heating bills halve in the last three years.Full story
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