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Energy campaign helps UK households reduce their fuel bills this winter

Jan 21, 2021, 10:41 AM by OFTEC

As 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.
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Turn to the professionals in 2021 - leave repair work on oil heating systems to OFTEC technicians

Dec 29, 2020, 11:48 AM by OFTEC Ireland

As we come to the end of a year most people will be glad to see the back of, we look at some of the mistakes people have made in 2020 with their home heating systems and how you can avoid a repeat in 2021.
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Households urged to look out for neighbours over festive season

Dec 24, 2020, 09:45 AM by OFTEC

Households across the UK are being reminded to regularly check up on vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends this winter to ensure they are keeping warm and well.
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UK housing must be improved to prevent deaths and accelerate emissions reduction

Dec 22, 2020, 17:04 PM by OFTEC

An almost 20% rise in excess deaths last winter, excluding those from Covid-19, is a stark reminder of the urgent need to improve the UK’s poorly insulated homes so they are warmer and fit for a net zero future.
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Time for open debate on off grid heat decarbonisation, says OFTEC

Dec 15, 2020, 09:38 AM by OFTEC

Any consultation arising from the Government’s long anticipated Heat in Buildings strategy must allow a genuine discussion on all the options to decarbonise rural homes, otherwise thousands of households could suffer severe financial consequences, warns OFTEC.
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OFTEC comments on CCC’s Sixth Carbon Budget report

Dec 10, 2020, 09:05 AM by OFTEC

Malcolm 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.
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Support for vulnerable households to keep warm and well this winter

Nov 27, 2020, 14:50 PM by OFTEC

As the weather begins to turn colder, a campaign has launched to raise awareness of the support available to vulnerable households who might be worrying about paying their heating bills this winter.
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Concern over fuel poor Irish households facing harsh winter

Nov 24, 2020, 11:43 AM by OFTEC Ireland

Households 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.
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OFTEC calls for urgent rethink on heat policy proposals to avoid rural fuel poverty escalating further

Nov 23, 2020, 16:32 PM by OFTEC

Many more rural households will be forced into fuel poverty unless government puts affordability at the heart of its low carbon plans, warns OFTEC ahead of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (27 November).
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Boris Johnson's green heat plans will cost rural households 'billions'

Nov 18, 2020, 15:33 PM by OFTEC

Rural 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.
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Be Alarmed! Households ignoring carbon monoxide poisoning dangers

Nov 17, 2020, 11:33 AM by OFTEC

Households must do more to protect themselves against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning following reports that many are not taking the potential dangers seriously enough, an industry body has warned.
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Top tips on how homeworkers can stay productive and save money on heating this winter

Nov 4, 2020, 14:11 PM by OFTEC

As a new survey reveals that 60% of UK adults are now working from home, households are being urged to think about their heating systems to avoid expensive bills during the winter months.
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Future of oil heated homes focus of discussion at Labour and Conservative party conferences

Oct 6, 2020, 12:30 PM by OFTEC

Concerns that rural homeowners could face major costs under government green heating plans were raised at this year’s political party conferences.
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OFTEC stands up for renewable liquid fuel future at 2020 Party Conferences

Sep 17, 2020, 14:23 PM by OFTEC

OFTEC 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.
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OFTEC backs a ‘just transition’ to net-zero during Warm Homes Week

Sep 15, 2020, 14:08 PM by OFTEC

The government must ensure policies to decarbonise off-grid heating do not exacerbate existing social challenges experienced by rural homeowners, OFTEC has warned.
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Irish house sellers urged to check heating system to attract buyers

Sep 10, 2020, 11:18 AM by OFTEC Ireland

With ‘back to school’ season having a whole new meaning in 2020, homeowners with an itch to sell and move are now getting a chance to get their house in order and on the market.
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NI house sellers urged to check heating system to attract buyers

Sep 9, 2020, 11:25 AM by OFTEC

As property prices in Northern Ireland hit a five-year high, many homeowners with an itch to sell are getting their house in order and on the market.
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OFTEC launches TrustMark registration scheme for heating technicians

Sep 3, 2020, 12:07 PM by OFTEC

Heating technicians can now apply for TrustMark certification as an extension of their OFTEC registration to access government funded installation work and further demonstrate competence to consumers.
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Households in the UK must futureproof heating system before selling to new generation of 'homeworkers'

Aug 25, 2020, 08:14 AM by OFTEC

With the house moving season in full swing, UK homeowners looking to sell their property are being encouraged to check their heating system is in tip-top condition to help sell their property and to avoid putting off potential buyers who plan to work from home.
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Students across the UK urged to 'stay alert' when moving into rental accommodation during COVID-19 pandemic

Aug 18, 2020, 12:39 PM by OFTEC

Students across the UK heading off to university next month are being urged to stay alert and check that correct safety measures have been followed before moving into rental accommodation.
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