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Government green heating plans unworkable as rural households unable to foot the bill, survey finds
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 by OFTECA new survey has found the majority of rural households are unable or unwilling to pay for the green heating measures outlined in the government’s current proposals, raising questions over whether plans to reduce emissions from homes are achievable
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Biofuels on the cards for home heating?
Tuesday, April 06, 2021 by OFTEC IrelandA public consultation put forward by the Government has suggested that Biofuels could be an option for the future of home heating. OFTEC, the trade association for the liquid fuel industry, has welcomed Dianne Dodds inclusion of bio-fuels in a paper on Energy Strategy options as a realistic and affordable step in the right direction for the 500,000 homes in NI using liquid fuelled heating systems.
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2021 Budget comment from OFTEC CEO, Paul Rose
Saturday, April 03, 2021 by OFTECResponding to the 2021 Budget, OFTEC Chief Executive Paul Rose said: The Chancellor didn’t hold back in outlining the financial toll the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the UK economy, so it’s perhaps not surprising there were very few new green announcements, other than re-commitments to existing policies.
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Fuel poverty concern as homeworkers face higher energy costs
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 by OFTECA new report has revealed people working from home have been paying an extra £45 a month in energy costs during lockdown, raising concerns that fuel poor households are being pushed into further financial difficulty.
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OFTEC and UKIFDA comment on the Environmental Audit Committee’s report 'Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes', published today
Monday, March 22, 2021 by OFTEC"The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report underlines OFTEC and UKIFDA’s long held concerns that government has seriously underestimated the cost of upgrading the energy efficiency of UK homes, particularly those off the gas grid".
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Virtual events offer heating technicians expert advice on breaking into renewables
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 by OFTECOFTEC registered technicians looking to expand into the renewables sector should sign up now for the second in a series of free interactive webinars hosted by OFTEC and MCS, which goes out live on Friday 19 March at 2pm.
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2021 Budget comment from OFTEC CEO, Paul Rose
Thursday, March 04, 2021 by OFTECResponding to the 2021 Budget, OFTEC Chief Executive Paul Rose said: "The Chancellor didn’t hold back in outlining the financial toll the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the UK economy, so it’s perhaps not surprising there were very few new green announcements, other than re-commitments to existing policies.
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OFTEC and MCS virtual events demystify route to renewables
Tuesday, March 02, 2021 by OFTECOFTEC registered heating technicians looking to expand into the renewables market can find out how to make the most of this business opportunity thanks to a new series of free, interactive virtual briefings hosted by OFTEC in partnership with MCS.
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Top tips for Northern Ireland home buyers
Thursday, February 25, 2021 by OFTEC IrelandFrom testing Carbon Monoxide alarms to knowing your EPC, here are top tips for making the move a smooth one. According to latest figures, the Northern Ireland Housing Market recorded its busiest quarter since the height of the property boom in 2007.
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Warning for households as millions lost to lockdown scams
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 by OFTECHouseholds are urged to be vigilant against cold callers, suspicious messages and rogue traders after a growing number of new scams have emerged during lockdown.
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