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MPs urged to back affordable green heating campaign for oil heated homes
Thursday, July 31, 2025 by OFTECLocal MPs representing rural constituencies are being urged to call on the government to deliver more affordable low carbon heating solutions for the 1.7m homes in the UK currently using oil heating.
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Combined Heating Services
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by OFTECWe have been informed that Combined Heating Services Limited (Norwich) have entered administration.
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Average fuel bills fall by £80 for oil homes in Great Britain and remain the cheapest, new data finds
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by OFTECHomes using oil heating in Great Britain continue to enjoy a fall in energy bills as the fuel remains the cheapest heating option across the board, according to new data.
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OFTEC conference: Renewable liquid fuels can solve Labour’s growing decarbonisation challenge
Thursday, June 12, 2025 by OFTECThe liquid fuel heating industry is primed and ready to roll out its renewable solution for off-grid homes, amid growing recognition in the Labour government of the challenges they face in transitioning rural homes onto low carbon heating under their existing policy plans.
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Oil the cheapest heating option for Northern Ireland households, new data reveals
Tuesday, June 03, 2025 by OFTECOil heating users in Northern Ireland are enjoying the lowest energy bills as the fuel remains the cheapest heating option across the board, according to new data.
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60% of rural households more concerned about costs of switching to low carbon heating than three years ago
Thursday, May 08, 2025 by OFTECThe government is being urged to set out a clear road map for decarbonising rural households in its upcoming Warm Homes Plan, as a new survey of off-gas grid consumers reveals increasing concerns over the cost of transitioning to low carbon heating.
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OFTEC launches 2025 conference as Labour grapples with rural decarbonisation
Monday, April 28, 2025 by OFTECOFTEC has announced its 2025 conference agenda which will see industry leaders from across the liquid fuel heating sector unite in calling for Labour to set out a fair and pragmatic rural decarbonisation plan, which includes renewable liquid fuels.
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Advice on oil tank checks for households as fifth miss annual boiler service
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 by OFTECNew guidance has been issued to oil heated households on how to inspect their oil tank to check everything is working correctly as part of a routine spring clean of their heating system.
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New guidance for households as rogue trader complaints increase 24%
Wednesday, March 05, 2025 by OFTECHouseholds across the country are urged to be vigilant as it emerged more than 22,500 complaints were made to Citizens Advice in England about rogue traders between January and October 2024, an increase of nearly a quarter (24%) compared to the same time last year.
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More heating apprentices needed as industry faces skills crisis
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 by OFTECSchool leavers are being urged to consider a career in the heating industry amid growing concerns that a shortage of technicians is holding back the rollout of renewable technologies.
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