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Oil – the cheapest form of heating since July 2014

...check their tank, pipes and other equipment for leaks, damage or interference once a week with any problems being fixed as soon as possible by an OFTEC registered technician. www.oilsave.co.uk...

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Oil – the only heating fuel where prices have fallen

...at £1,275 and gas at £1,136. “This is very welcome news,” said Jeremy Hawksley, director general of OFTEC. “This data confirms that the estimated one million households that use oil...

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Customer service – a top priority

Oil heating customers receive good customer service from OFTEC registered installers. “It’s clear that something needs to be done about customer service in the energy industry,” says Charter UK in...
In profile with John Weedon of Mitchell and Webber

Interview

In profile with John Weedon of Mitchell & Webber

...your most recent business achievement of note? Supporting UKIFDA and OFTEC by helping to create Europe’s first HVO village. Tell us your greatest fear That civil servants won’t listen to...

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More debate on industry issues

...think most customers are savvy enough these days to understand some of the basic differences, if they’re explained properly.”   Launched recently, a joint FPS/OFTEC Oilsave campaign will explain how the...

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Oil heating is more competitive

...also little change in prices for domestic energy between 2009 and 2010. OFTEC director general Jeremy Hawksley said: “Oil is still one of the most competitive fuels for off gas...

Opinion

UKIFDA vision for a liquid fuel future

...strategy to transition liquid biofuel distribution should be published. “In 2019, a study by consultants In Perpetuum (commissioned by fellow trade association OFTEC) clearly showed that the most cost-effective solution...

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Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit

...Manx Petroleum Heating Services team is headed by Jeff Ward and employs six OFTEC registered engineers. General manager, David Kay, started as a service engineer and still chats to several...

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Calls for clarity on recent Budget announcements

...and double glazing is concerning,” said OFTEC chief executive Paul Rose. “Without any support for energy efficiency improvement measures, the £100m which could be made available, subject to consultation, in...

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PDP – open for business

...and companies. “Very much like Gas Safe and OFTEC – we hope that drivers will see it as a badge of honour and professionalism. The intention is to market and...
Mistletoe and wine

Insight

Mistletoe and Wine!

...local fuel distributors in their homes and depots. I have been humbled by the industry’s support of the Future Fuels campaign. Special mention must be given to our partners, OFTEC,...

Opinion

Highs and lows of the oil price drop

...up their tanks, but at the moment they are filling up completely.” Malcolm Farrow of OFTEC agreed that, with prices so low, it was a “really good time to fill...

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Backing a certainty

...support of OFTEC initiatives which encourage the installation of lower carbon emitting boilers, and the drive to install renewable energy systems. Through our parent company, DCC, we are involved in...