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Jun 25, 2020, 14:10 PM by OFTEC

In 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.

Feb 10, 2020, 16:13 PM by OFTEC

Equipping 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.

Nov 27, 2019, 14:57 PM by OFTEC

As 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.

Feb 27, 2019, 07:35 AM by OFTEC

Trade Associations, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) and OFTEC welcome the decision today by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that a poster distributed by a renewable heating supplier about the cost-efficiency of air-source heat pumps is misleading following challenges by both organisations.

Dec 12, 2016, 14:06 PM by OFTEC

Government must develop a more inclusive UK heat policy which addresses the key issues of energy efficiency and fuel poverty alongside efforts to reduce carbon emissions from heating in off-grid homes, says OFTEC.