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The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC), which claims to represent the UK’s domestic oil heating and cooking industry, issued advice to householders yesterday following a fire involving two oil tanks in the early hours of yesterday morning that gutted a...

Heta Stoves from Cyril Johnston, BelfastHETAS the solid fuel industry’s official body for approving heating appliances, fuels and services – is to launch its new and improved 2016 Official HETAS Guide to Approved Products & Services, at EcoBuild next week (8th...

Lego GroupAs part of the Lego Group’s ambition to deliver a positive impact upon the environment, the Danish toy manufacturer has signed a partnership with WWF pledging to intensify their work to improve performance on a range of environmental priorities.Highlights...

M&S Confirms Ecobuild Big Innovation Pitch FinalistsMarks & Spencer  has announced the finalists of the Ecobuild Big Innovation Pitch; an initiative designed to identify and work with unrecognised innovations across the sustainable design, construction and energy sectors. The finalists are as follows:Newlife...

Oil distribution trade association, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS), has launched a campaign this month to encourage rural homeowners using heating oil to be prepared for winter.“By planning ahead, you can ensure you are ready for all that this...

SmokeLast year’s long cold winter contributed to a 19% increase in sulphur emissions as power companies burned more coal to keep up with increased demand, the Environment Agency has revealed. The Environment Agency estimates that the knock-on health costs from...

An investigation has been launched by the Environment Agency after diesel was found to be leaking from a Gulf Petrol, based in Histon, Cambridge.The diesel leak was brought to light during the construction of an extension at a house located...

NIBE Responds To ECJ Decision To Increase UK Energy Efficiency CostsHeat pump manufacturer NIBE has responded to the recent decision by The European Court of Justice (ECJ) to outlaw reduced VAT rates on domestic energy-saving products in the UK, which...

Plumb Center Confirms ErP Directive RoadshowsPlumb Center has partnered with leading heating and plumbing equipment manufacturers to help installers understand the new EU regulations, coming in September.On 26th September 2015 a new Energy related Product (ErP) Directive comes into force in the...

Guy Pulham started his new role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of heating oil trade association The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) on Monday 5th February, and has begun as he means to go on – with energy and commitment...