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

Five reasons households should not attempt DIY repairs this summer

Monday, August 17, 2026 by OFTEC

Households planning summer DIY projects to save money are being warned not to attempt repairs on their heating systems as mistakes could lead to costly damage, safety risks and bigger bills later in the year.

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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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