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OFTEC comments on Committee on Climate Change (CCC) annual report to Parliament
Thursday, June 25, 2020 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.
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Shortage of post lockdown work is key concern for heating technicians, finds OFTEC survey
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 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.
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Policy to decarbonise home heating must be fairer in wake of Covid-19 crisis, says OFTEC
Monday, June 08, 2020 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.
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OFTEC comments on Jay Blades Home Fix BBC TV programme
Friday, June 05, 2020 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.
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UK Households urged to be vigilant against lockdown scams
Monday, June 01, 2020 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.
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Updated guidance on tradespeople working in the home issued to households
Thursday, May 21, 2020 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.
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Advice on heating breakdowns during lockdown for Irish households
Monday, May 18, 2020 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.
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Liquid fuel tank sales increase as businesses prepare ahead for autumn/winter
Monday, May 18, 2020 by OFTECOFTEC, the organisation that represents the liquid fuel sector in Northern Ireland, has reported a significant increase in businesses investing in storage tanks.
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OFTEC issues advise on how to stay warm at home for less this winter
Wednesday, May 06, 2020 by OFTEC IrelandWinter lockdown ramps up fuel demand as householders brace themselves for an icy blast this week as Storm Christoph pulls away from the UK to be replaced by plunging temperatures across the country.
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OFTEC Ireland urges government to implement affordable home heating plan
Wednesday, May 06, 2020 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.
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