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NI house sellers urged to check heating system to attract buyers
Wednesday, September 09, 2020 by OFTECAs 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
Thursday, September 03, 2020 by OFTECHeating 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'
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 by OFTECWith 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
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 by OFTECStudents 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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Households must adapt energy habits to avoid higher bills post lockdown
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 by OFTECHouseholds should pay closer attention to their energy use post lockdown if they want to avoid unexpected costly bills, rural heating experts have warned.
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Government relying on limited data to create rural heat decarbonisation policy
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 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.
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Struggling rural households could face major costs for green heat under government plans
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 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.
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Energy campaign helps UK households reduce their fuel bills this winter
Friday, July 10, 2020 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.
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OFTEC consultation response says driving down renewable heating costs must be priority
Friday, July 10, 2020 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.
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OFTEC comments on Green Homes Grant scheme announcement
Tuesday, July 07, 2020 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.
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