encouraging householders to maximise
efficient use of their oil heating systems
has been rolled out by FPS and OFTEC.
users to stick with oil and provides
advice on upgrading their systems and
improving their energy efficiency.
Resources include a new website and a
set of consumer leaflets that explain
how to save money and examine the
pros and cons of different fuels in rural
areas.
Executive Mark Askew said: "Oil heating
customers now have an excellent new
resource to help them improve their
energy efficiency and save money.
and Renewable Heat Incentive
never been more important to get
reliable advice - and that's just what
Oilsave provides. Many rural
homeowners would be better off
upgrading their existing heating system
and making other energy efficiency
improvements, rather than risking the
costly and disruptive switch to
renewables.'
Oilsave campaign will support installers,
servicing technicians and fuel
distributors. FPS and OFTEC can provide
marketing materials and members can
point customers to the Oilsave website,
names in the heating industry and will
be developed further in the months to
come.
consumer
literature
helps drive
home the
efficiency
message
gathers momentum
warning to consumers to try to
prevent them becoming another
statistic in the rising number of oil
thefts.
FPS urged domestic oil consumers
to be extra vigilant when it comes
to safeguarding their supply.
your tank is now more valuable
than ever before and this, in turn,
has led to a substantial increase in
the theft of heating oil. One look
at the local newspapers will
confirm that it's a phenomenon
that's happening right across the
country.
precautionary tips, including
advice to fit locks if a tank has a
lid, making sure oil gauges work so
sudden drops in level can be
recorded, and putting any
neighbourhood watch groups on
alert for oil thefts.
warned that consumers in rural
areas may be at greater risk:
road should be especially vigilant.
If you're particularly concerned,
consider relocating your tank to an
area that is more secure,
remembering to leave it accessible
for deliveries. Fitting CCTV and/or
security lights to monitor your
tank can also go some way to
deterring potential thieves."
found at
prompt FPS to
issue anti-theft
warning to
householders