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Oct 17, 2016, 11:26 AM by OFTEC

Almost three quarters of heating industry professionals think the government’s Heat Strategy is unrealistic and will fall far short of its target to achieve an 80% reduction in UK carbon emissions from 1990 levels by 2050, according to the results of a poll held at OFTEC’s annual conference last month.

Oct 17, 2016, 11:24 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC, the UK trade body for oil heating, is urging local MPs to support oil using households and help them improve the energy efficiency of their homes to cut fuel bills and reduce CO2 emissions.

Oct 17, 2016, 11:21 AM by OFTEC

After two years at the helm of OFTEC’s board, Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support at Worcester Bosch, is standing down as chair with Nick Hawkins, general manager of Deso – part of the Kingspan Group – taking up the reins.

Oct 17, 2016, 11:14 AM by OFTEC

Rural households that use oil for heating their homes are now paying significantly less on their fuel bills than urban households connected to mains gas, according to new figures.

Oct 17, 2016, 11:12 AM by OFTEC

In its first year of operation, the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme has failed to attract sufficient support, barely achieving in a whole year the number of installations required each month for the Department of Energy and Climate Change to meet its ambitious 2020 carbon reduction targets, says OFTEC.

Oct 17, 2016, 11:09 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC has further extended its range of competent person registration services to include solid fuel appliances, following Government approval by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Building Regulations.

Oct 17, 2016, 11:08 AM by OFTEC

Throughout the summer, OFTEC will be on the road across the UK and Ireland holding a series of free local seminar events for registered technicians.

Oct 17, 2016, 11:06 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC and FPS, supported by rural communities’ charity ACRE, have written to more than 500 prospective parliamentary candidates urging them to support proposals for a radical shake-up to home heating policies for the UK.

Oct 17, 2016, 11:00 AM by OFTEC

Householders across the country are being urged to be more vigilant against rogue tradesmen who could be putting customers’ lives at risk by installing dangerous heating systems.

Oct 17, 2016, 10:50 AM by OFTEC

With news that the UK’s economic recovery is in jeopardy due to a chronic skills shortage which is particularly apparent in the trade sector, OFTEC has begun a drive to recruit more young people to begin a career in the heating industry.

Oct 17, 2016, 10:41 AM by OFTEC

Latest industry figures show that heating oil is now cheaper than mains gas for home heating.

Oct 13, 2016, 12:34 PM by OFTEC

In response to the views of registered technicians, OFTEC has launched a new-look range of workwear through its online shop OFTEC Direct.

Sep 27, 2016, 12:32 PM by OFTEC

With a new report* revealing over 10% of UK homes are now living in fuel poverty, and a large proportion of these in rural areas, the Government is being urged to take action to support those households struggling to pay their fuel bills.

Sep 8, 2016, 12:32 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC is warning technicians to be extra vigilant after being alerted to a growing number of heating businesses that have been contacted by fraudsters.

Aug 31, 2016, 10:39 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC has welcomed research which reveals that heating oil is no longer one of the top five most commonly stolen items in rural areas of the UK.

Aug 25, 2016, 12:32 PM by OFTEC

With rental property costs in Ireland rising 9.3% last year, students are being urged by OFTEC, the organisation that represents the domestic heating and cooking industry in Ireland, not to cut corners and ignore potential safety issues in student accommodation.

Aug 22, 2016, 12:29 PM by OFTEC

Households are being warned about the risks of employing an unqualified technician to carry out heating repairs with advice on how to spot a rogue installer.

Aug 22, 2016, 10:45 AM by OFTEC

OFTEC is urging technicians to make sure they fully understand UK regulations covering contracts made with customers and to put measures in place to protect their business from liability - and potential financial loss

Jul 27, 2016, 12:28 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC, alongside 29 other organisations*, has signed a letter to the new Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Greg Clark, calling for a commitment to critical EU 2020 carbon reduction and energy infrastructure targets, irrespective of Brexit.

Jul 22, 2016, 12:28 PM by OFTEC

As latest figures reveal the number of young people starting apprenticeships in England rose by 14% during 2014/15, the first time the total has increased for three years, OFTEC is urging heating businesses to consider whether they can take advantage of the new Apprenticeship Levy to help them recruit fresh, young talent and contribute towards stemming the industry’s skills shortage.