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Voice activated heating and other energy predictions for 2021
Feb 11, 2021, 11:27 AM by OFTECIndustry experts have outlined five energy trends and technologies households can expect to see during the 2020s as the government ramps up action on climate change.Full story -
Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk due to high costs, says new research
Feb 10, 2021, 17:09 PM by OFTECNew industry research has raised important questions over whether government’s current approach to decarbonising off gas grid homes is achievable unless rural households are offered a significant increase in funding to cover the high costs involved.Full story -
Energy campaign helps UK households reduce their fuel bills this winter
Jan 21, 2021, 10:41 AM by OFTECAs a three-month campaign to help UK households reduce their energy consumption and fuels bills draws to a close, industry experts have shared their top tips for keeping warm whilst cutting costs over winter.Full story -
OFTEC comments on CCC’s Sixth Carbon Budget report
Dec 10, 2020, 09:05 AM by OFTECMalcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, comments: “OFTEC welcomes the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Sixth Carbon Budget report which clearly sets out the scale of the UK’s challenge to reach net zero, particularly in heating.Full story -
Concern over fuel poor Irish households facing harsh winter
Nov 24, 2020, 11:43 AM by OFTEC IrelandHouseholds are set to face one of the most difficult winters in recent memory due to the impact of COVID-19. OFTEC has issued advice on how to keep heating costs low.Full story -
Boris Johnson's green heat plans will cost rural households 'billions'
Nov 18, 2020, 15:33 PM by OFTECRural households are set to pay a high price to upgrade to green heating systems under a new ten point environmental plan unveiled today by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.Full story -
Future of oil heated homes focus of discussion at Labour and Conservative party conferences
Oct 6, 2020, 12:30 PM by OFTECConcerns that rural homeowners could face major costs under government green heating plans were raised at this year’s political party conferences.Full story -
OFTEC stands up for renewable liquid fuel future at 2020 Party Conferences
Sep 17, 2020, 14:23 PM by OFTECOFTEC will champion the crucial role renewable liquid fuels have to play in a net zero future for rural homes at the Labour and Conservative Party 2020 Conferences.Full story -
Government relying on limited data to create rural heat decarbonisation policy
Jul 28, 2020, 10:33 AM by OFTECGovernment’s current reluctance to support renewable liquid fuels as part of the UK’s green heat agenda is based on flawed evidence, according to the initial outcomes of widespread field trials.Full story -
Struggling rural households could face major costs for green heat under government plans
Jul 15, 2020, 14:18 PM by OFTECUK homeowners, especially those living in rural, off-gas grid areas, could face huge costs to install green heating systems if government plans go ahead, warns an industry trade association.Full story -
OFTEC consultation response says driving down renewable heating costs must be priority
Jul 10, 2020, 12:21 PM by OFTECGovernment proposals to support the roll out of renewable heating systems in UK homes are unrealistic, regressive and will fail to create the competitive market urgently needed to drive down costs, says OFTEC in response to the recent ‘Future support for low carbon heat’ consultation.Full story -
OFTEC comments on Committee on Climate Change (CCC) annual report to Parliament
Jun 25, 2020, 14:10 PM by OFTECIn its annual report to Parliament on the UK's progress in reducing emissions, published today (25th June 2020) the CCC highlights that, as in 2019, the Government's policies and plans are insufficient to meet the targets set out in the fourth or fifth carbon budgets (covering 2023-2027 and 2028-2032). It also makes clear that Covid-19 presents a profound threat, highlighting the need for government to adopt the CCC’s six key principles for mitigating its impact.Full story -
Policy to decarbonise home heating must be fairer in wake of Covid-19 crisis, says OFTEC
Jun 8, 2020, 16:27 PM by OFTECAs the UK begins to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, government must not waste the opportunity to ensure future heat policy is greener and fairer, says OFTEC.Full story -
Scottish energy efficiency policy must be inclusive, says OFTEC in consultation response
Apr 9, 2020, 11:15 AM by OFTECScottish energy policy must fairly provide for rural consumers living in some of the country's lowest standard homes, says OFTEC in its response to the recent 'Energy Efficient Scotland: Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes' consultation.Full story -
Cheaper heating bills for UK’s oil households as industry prepares a greener fuel for the future
Mar 10, 2020, 15:49 PM by OFTECNew figures have revealed that oil heated households in the UK continue to enjoy the lowest energy bills compared to other off-grid homes, with the promise of a greener ‘drop-in’ replacement fuel on its way.Full story -
‘Homes heated by recycled cooking oil’ and other energy predictions for the 2020s
Feb 24, 2020, 16:39 PM by OFTECAs tackling climate change remains an important issue on the government’s agenda, industry experts have outlined the 5 ways new technologies will impact how households live and work over the next ten years.Full story -
OFTEC supports installer transition to decarbonised world at FutureBuild 2020
Feb 10, 2020, 16:13 PM by OFTECEquipping installers with the training, skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a net zero energy market will be a key theme of the new ‘Future Installer’ zone at the 2020 FutureBuild exhibition (3-5 March, ExCel London), which OFTEC is joining as a key partner.Full story -
Young adults in the UK encouraged to tackle climate change through heating apprenticeship
Feb 4, 2020, 15:57 PM by OFTECAs part of National Apprenticeship Week (3rd to 9th February 2020), young adults across the UK are being encouraged to take up a career in the heating sector and play an important role in tackling the climate change crisis.Full story -
Trade associations launch liquid biofuel supply chain strategy and taskforce to tackle carbon emissions
Jan 22, 2020, 10:44 AM by OFTECTrade Associations OFTEC, the Tank Storage Association (TSA) and the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) have kicked off 2020 with the launch of a future vision for liquid fuels 'Supply Chain Strategy for Liquid Fuels', which details the steps to be taken toward a transition to 100% biofuel to replace heating oil in 1.5m homes across the UK and 686,000 homes across Ireland.Full story -
It’s time for Government to back low carbon liquid fuels, says OFTEC
Nov 27, 2019, 14:57 PM by OFTECAs OFTEC launches its strategy outlining how low carbon liquid fuels offer the best decarbonisation solution for oil heated homes, the trade association says it’s time for government to back this practical, cost-effective solution.Full story
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