OFTEC has introduced the promotion of Malcolm Farrow to Director of Advertising and Exterior Affairs. The transfer, it says, is a part of the organisation’s long-term dedication to driving the off-grid sector’s transition to renewable liquid fuels in assist of the UK’s decarbonisation technique.
In his expanded position, Malcolm will oversee OFTEC’s public affairs and political engagement exercise throughout the UK, working with OFTEC’s Eire group throughout the Republic of Eire and Northern Eire.
The organisation says that Malcolm’s focus can be persevering with to work with the federal government on implementing sensible and reasonably priced low carbon options for off-grid properties and companies by means of a know-how impartial strategy, which recognises each the position of warmth pumps and renewable liquid fuels.
Malcolm Farrow has been a central determine at OFTEC for fourteen years, most lately as Head of Public Affairs. Previous to becoming a member of OFTEC, Malcolm constructed a profession in company communications and exterior relations within the conservation and public sectors.
Following the announcement, Malcolm commented: “I’m happy to tackle this expanded position in OFTEC’s management group at a vital time for the sector. While now we have seen optimistic progress within the authorities’s recognition of the distinctive challenges dealing with the off-grid sector, we should not relaxation on our laurels. I’ll be working carefully with my OFTEC colleagues, our members and trade companions to proceed to make the case to safe a really know-how impartial strategy.
“Greater than ever, off-grid customers want reasonably priced and problem free low carbon options within the present value of dwelling disaster. The federal government additionally must stability its personal funds because it tries to maintain public spending beneath management.
“That’s why renewable liquid fuels are so very important. They provide an immediate carbon discount with minimal upfront value for customers. In my new expanded position, I’ll proceed to work proactively with all events to safe the long run assist wanted to make this transition a actuality for off-grid communities.”
Commenting on Malcolm’s new position, OFTEC CEO Paul Rose stated: “Malcolm’s in depth expertise and trusted relationships he has constructed up within the trade are invaluable as OFTEC continues to push ahead with the evidence-based case for renewable liquid fuels as essentially the most value efficient answer for decarbonising off grid heating. By additional strengthening our exterior affairs focus, we’re making certain that prime requirements stay on the centre of our work and that the wants of installers and owners are heard clearly by authorities.
“It’s an thrilling time as we glance forward, and OFTEC will proceed to work carefully with companions throughout the trade to assist a optimistic low carbon answer for rural properties. All of us have to make adjustments to how we warmth our properties, and there’s little question the federal government faces quite a lot of challenges, however OFTEC is dedicated to offering sensible assist and options to navigate this transition.”
Picture: Paul Rose, OFTEC CEO (left), with Malcolm Farrow, Director of Advertising and Exterior Affairs (proper)