Consumers | OFTEC liquid fuel and renewable heating technologies

Welcome to the OFTEC consumer pages

If your home is not on the gas grid, you will be one of around 20% of UK homes and 65% of Irish homes that have the option to choose an alternative central heating or cooking technology to mains gas. This could be a electric heating, LPG, solid fuel or the most popular off-grid option, oil heating.

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Consumer news

OFTEC 2026 conference: Confident industry ready to deliver consumer focussed decarbonisation

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 by OFTEC

At the OFTEC 2026 Conference, opened by OFTEC CEO Neil Sawers, delegates heard how the liquid fuel heating industry is well positioned to support the transition of off-grid homes to low carbon heating, while keeping householders at the heart of decision-making.

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Five summer heating tips to help households save money on energy bills

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 by OFTEC

Heating experts have issued essential guidance to help households maximise potential savings on their energy bills during the warmer summer months by reducing their usage.

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