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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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Big Energy Saving Week 2025: 5 heating tips for households
Friday, January 24, 2025 by OFTECA new campaign has launched to highlight the steps households across the country can take to reduce their energy usage and save money on their fuel bills.
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10 top tips for homes to save on heating bills this Christmas
Friday, December 20, 2024 by OFTECNew guidance has been issued to help homeowners reduce their heating costs over the festive season as temperatures continue to drop.
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Winter concerns as report reveals over 3million households in England in fuel poverty
Thursday, December 05, 2024 by OFTECA new report has revealed 3.18 million households (13.1%) in England are living in fuel poverty as concerns grow amid falling temperatures over winter.
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Labour urged to keep promises made to oil heated households
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by OFTECHundreds of rural households and heating technicians have written to their local MP calling on the Labour government to keep a commitment made to explore the use of renewable liquid fuels for home heating as an alternative to kerosene.
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Heating advice for vulnerable households to beat the freeze this winter
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by OFTECNew guidance has been issued to help rural households reduce their energy costs and keep their homes warm over the winter period.
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Which? Trusted Traders and OFTEC announce new partnership for technicians
Monday, October 14, 2024 by OFTECOFTEC registered technicians can now apply for Which? Trusted Trader accreditation to further demonstrate their credentials in the consumer market as part of a new partnership between the trade association and consumer group.
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Heating businesses urged to explore new apprenticeship funding to build net zero workforce
Thursday, August 29, 2024 by OFTECInstallers looking to grow their business can take advantage of a new low carbon apprenticeship scheme and help develop the skills the UK needs to transition to net zero.
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