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Jun
2017
You can follow our list of tips and advice to keep your home heating oil safe and to save you money in the long run.
Check your tank:
There are some simple checks and s...
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May
2017
The Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP for short) provides help to install energy saving measures in your home. This can be heating controls, loft insulation and ...
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Apr
2017
OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) and the FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) have joined forces to launch a new ‘Tank Safe’ campaign, urging the 920,000 oil...
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Mar
2017
With five of the big six energy suppliers announcing significant price increases to consumers, oil heated households will welcome news that they continue to enjoy the cheapest fuel...
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23
Feb
2017
The boiler replacement scheme helps owner occupiers to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
The Boiler Replacement Allowance is a Department for Social Developmen...
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Feb
2017
1. The word "petroleum" literally translates as "rock oil." It stems from the Greek word "petra," meaning rock, and the Latin word "oleum," ...
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Jan
2017
The Government boiler replacement scheme is still available. Open to owner occupiers across Northern Ireland, grants of up to £1000* are currently available if...
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18
Jan
2017
The costs of taking oil tank security measures will be far outweighed by the peace of mind and knowledge that your oil is protected. As some fuel tanks have the capacity to store t...
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5
Jan
2017
As latest figures show the number of households living in fuel poverty in England and Wales has increased to more than 10%, OFTEC is reigniting its calls on government to develop a...
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12
Dec
2016
Despite the average cost of heating a typical home on oil rising over the last quarter, new industry figures reveal that oil remains by far the cheapest of all major domestic heati...
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Nov
2016
With predictions that a particularly cold winter may be on its way, households across the country are being urged not to let the current unseasonably warm weather make them complac...
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Nov
2016
The nights are getting darker earlier, and there is definitely a wintery chill in the air. At this time of year, there is nothing better than coming home to a nice warm and cosy ho...