The CO Research Trust, has appointed Bruce Allen, chief executive of HETAS and Woodsure, to its Board of Trustees.
Category: General
General news and updates from HETAS and partners.
MCS launches new biomass maintenance standard
National certification scheme MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) has published a new Standard for the maintenance of Biomass Boilers.
Stay safe on your cosy British summer break
HETAS, the solid fuel safety and standards organisation, has published its top tips for novice fire-lighters to keep us safe over summer. With many of us braving a British summer holiday this year, cosy cottages with log burners are sure to be in high demand. Warming up after a day on the beach, or keeping Read More…
Flue Draught Testing Recap
At the time of commissioning combustion appliances, you are verifying that the installation is safe and performing correctly. The flue draw is an important element of effective combustion to meet the design output specification of the appliance. HETAS advise that a flue draught test is performed and a record of the result documented on either Read More…
Leading UK charity makes major change
The Gas Safety Trust will now be known as The CO Research Trust, to provide a more accur- ate reflection of the work it carries out, and Baroness Finlay will become the new Chair of the Board of Trustees.
HETAS joins #CarbonMonoxideSafe4Summer campaign launch
HETAS was pleased to attend the launch event for “#CarbonMonoxideSafe4Summer” today, hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group and chaired by Mr Barry Sheerman MP.
Woodsure takes on management of the Biomass Suppliers List
Woodsure, the quality assurance certification scheme for woodfuel, will take over the running of the government’s Biomass Suppliers List.
Update on the new UKCA Marking Regime
An update from HETAS on the new UKCA marking regime
Help shape the future of appliance test standards
Help shape the future of appliance test standards.
Ecodesign for Solid Fuel Local Space Heaters
A reminder that from 1st January 2022, any solid fuel local space heater placed on the market will be required to meet the seasonal efficiency and emission performance standards set by “the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019”.