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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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Liquid fuels the cheapest domestic heating technology over the past four years
Thursday, August 22, 2024 by OFTECComparative data of the most common heating fuels used in the home has revealed that liquid fuel had the lowest average running costs over the past four years.
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Households in England urged to check woodburner compliance to avoid fines
Thursday, August 01, 2024 by OFTECHouseholds with a woodburner or solid fuel appliance should check the rules on the types of fuel they can burn to avoid potential fines if their fail to follow environmental measures on smoke pollution.
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OFTEC appoints Technical and Training Manager in new integrated role
Thursday, July 25, 2024 by OFTECOFTEC has announced the appointment of a Technical and Training Manager in a new joint role to enhance the support provided to technicians and uphold best practice in the industry.
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Households urged to avoid 5 costly mistakes with their heating system this summer
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by OFTECNew guidance has been issued to help households save money over the summer months by avoiding common and costly mistakes with their heating system.
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OFTEC Conference: Industry primed for renewable liquid fuel rollout once new government gives the green light
Friday, June 14, 2024 by OFTECThe renewable liquid fuel heating industry is ready and waiting to deliver a nationwide rollout of its low carbon solution for off-grid properties, once the policy mechanisms are put in place by the new government after the election.
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Survey shows rural voting intentions will be influenced by heat decarbonisation policy
Thursday, May 30, 2024 by OFTEC and UKIFDAPolitical party policies on transitioning off-grid homes onto low carbon heating will impact how rural households vote at the general election, results from a new survey reveal.
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