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OFTEC dismayed at DECC announcement on Renewable Heat Incentive and Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme(02/04/2012)
OFTEC has expressed dismay at the announcement last week by DECC to delay the introduction of a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for domestic users. In a letter to the Greg Barker, the Minister of State for Climate and Energy Change, OFTEC asked for reassurance that oil heating consumers would not be disadvantaged by the decision to postpone phase two of the RHI until 2013, and in the interim to extend the Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme (RHP... [more]
OFTEC will be exhibiting at Ecobuild(24/02/2012)
For the first time, OFTEC will be exhibiting at Ecobuild this year from 20th -22nd March 2012 at London Excel. OFTEC will use the show to highlight the role oil will continue to play alongside renewable energy solutions, and showcase the development of low carbon liquid bio-fuel options. Joining OFTEC on their pavilion at stand S3040 in the South Hall will be four manufacturers: Clarehill Plastics, Warmflow, Firebird and EOGB Energy Products.... [more]
Bio-liquids offer a viable alternative to kerosene and diesel(06/10/2011)
A new report, commissioned by the UK Government and written by the UK's National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials (NNFCC), suggests bio-liquids could play an important role in reducing our reliance on the fossil-based oils which currently heat more than a million homes in the UK. Entitled the evaluation of bio-liquid technologies for dedicated heat generation, the study considered bio-liquids with the potential to be used a... [more]
Government proposals on renewable energy could push those on the breadline further into fuel poverty(17/10/2008)
Under the UK Government’s new proposals on renewable energy, households using fossil fuels, such as gas and oil, would be taxed in order to encourage them to use more renewable forms of energy like solar and biomass. The move is part of the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions as part of an EU wide strategy to make 20% of our energy come from renewable sources by 2020. However, many fear that the proposed system of grants and incentives ... [more]
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