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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 Green Homes Grant scheme announcement
Jul 7, 2020, 15:19 PM by OFTECCommenting on the new Green Homes Grant scheme, OFTEC chief executive Paul Rose says: “It will be impossible for the UK to reach its climate targets without a major programme to upgrade housing stock, so the Green Homes Grant scheme is a welcome move towards this."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 -
Shortage of post lockdown work is key concern for heating technicians, finds OFTEC survey
Jun 23, 2020, 14:12 PM by OFTECAs UK lockdown eases, most heating technicians are returning to the tools but over three quarters are concerned about a lack of work, finds a new survey from OFTEC.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 -
OFTEC comments on Jay Blades Home Fix BBC TV programme
Jun 5, 2020, 18:12 PM by OFTECEpisode 9 of series 1 of Jay Blades Home Fix (broadcast 4.6.2020) featured a section about someone building a fence around an oil tank.Full story -
UK Households urged to be vigilant against lockdown scams
Jun 1, 2020, 17:23 PM by OFTECConcerns have been raised over the emergence of new types of scams which try to take advantage of vulnerable households in the UK during the Covid-19 lockdown.Full story -
Updated guidance on tradespeople working in the home issued to households
May 21, 2020, 17:16 PM by OFTECAs the lockdown slowly begins to ease and more people consider having work carried out in their homes, new guidelines have been issued to help keep households safe.Full story -
Advice on heating breakdowns during lockdown for Irish households
May 18, 2020, 16:16 PM by OFTEC IrelandAs lockdown continues in Ireland, OFTEC, who represents the liquid fuel sector, is providing advice for householders in the event of home heating emergencies.Full story -
Liquid fuel tank sales increase as businesses prepare ahead for autumn/winter
May 18, 2020, 16:06 PM by OFTECOFTEC, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel sector in Northern Ireland, has reported a significant increase in businesses investing in storage tanks.Full story -
OFTEC Ireland urges government to implement affordable home heating plan
May 6, 2020, 10:07 AM by OFTEC IrelandFollowing comments from the Department of Public Expenditure, OFTEC Ireland, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel heating industry in Ireland, is urging the Irish Government to scrap their unrealistic plans to install 600k heat pumps and implement a more affordable plan to reduce carbon emissions within the off grid home heating sector.Full story -
Can tradespeople still work in my home? Lockdown questions answered
Apr 30, 2020, 12:02 PM by OFTECNew advice has been issued to households to help answer questions over whether maintenance or servicing work can still be carried out in the home during the Covid-19 lockdown.Full story -
Support for Irish households facing higher energy use
Apr 27, 2020, 15:51 PM by OFTEC IrelandWith an estimated increase of 46%* more people across Ireland working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, concerns have been raised over Irish households facing higher bills as their energy consumption increases during the lockdown.Full story -
OFTEC supports food bank charity with PPE donation
Apr 20, 2020, 16:07 PM by OFTECOFTEC has donated 1,000 items of personal protective equipment to help support a food bank charity during the coronavirus outbreak.Full story -
Support for vulnerable households facing higher energy bills during Covid-19 lockdown
Apr 17, 2020, 10:30 AM by OFTECWith an estimated 16.8 million more people across the UK staying at home* during the Covid-19 pandemic, concerns have been raised over vulnerable households facing higher fuel costs as their energy consumption increases during the lockdown.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 -
OFTEC support for heating technicians during COVID-19 crisis
Apr 6, 2020, 16:09 PM by OFTECOFTEC is extending all current business and technician registrations for two months, free of charge, as part of the trade association’s support for its 9,000 registrants during the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses paying monthly by direct debit will also be given a two-month payment holiday covering May and June.Full story -
COVID-19 pandemic information
Mar 30, 2020, 10:55 AM by OFTECWith new advice issued almost daily by UK and Irish governments, we have produced information pages for consumers and heating technicians. These will be updated regularly as and when new guidance is published.Full story
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