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OFTEC launches 2023 conference as policy support for renewable liquid fuels grows
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 by OFTECOFTEC has announced details of its 2023 conference where industry leaders will meet to discuss the growing support and mounting evidence for renewable liquid fuels, as the government faces increasing pressure to back the low carbon solution.
Full storyHouseholds urged to stay alert for rogue traders as regulations tighten
Thursday, May 11, 2023 by OFTECAfter complaints about ‘cowboy builders’ soared by a third last year (Citizens Advice report, 2022), households are urged to be vigilant amid fears of a further rise this Spring as rogue traders seek to take advantage of the cost of living crisis.
Full storyDon’t forget to notify!
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 by OFTECChanges to the Building Safety Act are set to increase the potential penalties on anyone who fails to notify building work, which includes heating installation work. Building work and associated trades are tightly controlled in the UK through a framework designed to ensure that work is carried out to an appropriate standard. It’s vital that heating installers understand their legal responsibilities and comply with the Building Regulations. We have published the following information to ensure you are accurately informed.
Full storyOFTEC reaffirms industry commitment to sustainable bioliquids through publication of PAS 5420
Friday, April 28, 2023 by OFTECOFTEC has secured publication of a new Publicly Available Specification (PAS 5420) to assure the sustainability of renewable liquid fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of its commitment to offer low carbon heating solutions for off-gas grid buildings.
Full story83% of councillors think constituents should have a real choice over how to decarbonise home heating
Friday, April 21, 2023 by OFTECNew polling by YouGov on behalf of heating industry trade bodies OFTEC and UKIFDA has found that 83% of rural councillors want their constituents to have a real choice about how they decarbonise their home heating, and 73% say their constituents are concerned about the financial impact of Net Zero.
Full storyStatement on Heat Pump Training Grant
Monday, April 03, 2023 by OFTECThe Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced details of a new Heat Pump Training Grant to increase the number of heat pump installers. The grant, which is available in England, will provide trainees with a discount or rebate of up to £500.
Full storyStatement on IPCC report – March 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 by OFTECIn response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and final warning that we need to take immediate action to tackle emissions or risk irreversible damage to the planet, Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC, commented:
Full storyGuidance issued for wood burners as use increases amid rising energy bills
Thursday, February 23, 2023 by OFTECWith woodburning stoves and open fires surging in popularity this winter in response to rising fuels bills, households are being urged to check their appliance is working correctly as part of a new safety campaign.
Full storyContinued investment in training essential to deliver on net zero ambitions
Monday, February 20, 2023 by OFTECThe transition to low carbon heating will be driven by the training industry and support for providers must be front and centre of the UK’s decarbonisation strategy if we are to accelerate the rollout of low carbon technologies and achieve our net zero targets.
Full storyTake steps to protect your oil tank from thieves, households reminded
Monday, February 06, 2023 by OFTECHouseholds are being reminded to take steps to protect their oil tank from thieves as evidence emerges that theft of heating oil from rural properties may be on the rise*.
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