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Joint statement by OFTEC and UKIFDA, following national press coverage.
Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by OFTECFollowing the national press coverage Yesterday (8.08.2023), the following joint statement has been released by OFTEC and UKIFDA.
Full storyDon’t ignore your heating system this summer, households advised
Monday, July 17, 2023 by OFTECAs summer temperatures continue to soar, households across the UK are being urged to ensure their boiler is in good working order after heavy use during winter to avoid costly repairs and higher fuel bills later in the year.
Full storyOFTEC conference: Industry ready and waiting to rollout renewable liquid fuels
Friday, July 07, 2023 by OFTECFollowing a successful two year demonstration project, the backing of consumers and growing support from rural MPs, the renewable liquid fuel heating industry is primed and ready to deliver a wider nationwide rollout of its low carbon solution for off-grid properties.
Full storyConfusion over government’s rural heating policy could put off rural homebuyers
Tuesday, July 04, 2023 by OFTECMixed messaging from the UK Government about its plans to transition rural properties to green heating systems could put off homebuyers in rural areas who are worried about further costs after purchasing a new property.
Full storyOFTEC 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.
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