On Thursday 26th March 2020 the Government set out it’s measures to support the self-employed and have lost income due to coronavirus. You should use this scheme if you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have lost income due to coronavirus. The scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% Read More…
Category: General
General news and updates from HETAS and partners.
An update from HETAS Insurance
Is your business prepared for the Coronavirus? As the outbreak continues to spread it’s understandable that businesses are concerned throughout the UK and the World.
BSRIA report
Back in February Defra published their response on their cleaner domestic burning of solid fuels and wood consultation. In conjunction with the announcement was a BSRIA report commissioned by HETAS (on behalf of Defra). The report identifies the useful heat output of a series of solid fuels selected from typical fuels available to the public.
Snaplok gets listed
At the start of the year HETAS published its annual Guide to Approved Solid Fuel, Wood and Biomass Products and Services. The Guide has evolved over the years and this year is no different. A new addition to the Guide for 2020 is Rotary Power Sweeping and their range of Snaplok Rotary Sweep Systems.
The Budget 2020
The UK Government published it’s 2020 Budget on Wednesday 11th March with the Chancellor Rishi Sunak providing a boost to renewable technologies with the extension of The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive. In addition, funding has been allocated to support the design and delivery of net-zero policies and programmes.
HETAS annual audit with UKAS
As a Competent Persons Scheme operator on behalf of Government, HETAS is required to maintain its accreditation as a certification body to the European standard BS EN ISO 17065, and to the authorisation requirements for the notification of building services under the UK Building Regulations. This requires us to operate independently but to very tight Read More…
Woodsure Ready to Burn
Ready to Burn – what is it and where can I find? Air quality continues to be of significant importance to the solid fuel and biomass industry. HETAS and its sister company Woodsure have been working closely with Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) over recent months, in support of the government’s Clean Read More…
Ecodesign Compliance
Climate change and the environmental impact of using solid fuel appliances has been hotly debated over the last couple of years. At the start of this new decade, thoughts become more focussed on Ecodesign Compliant Stoves. Here we take a look at what the legislation means and how it will affect us now and into the future.
Sweep Scheme Update
HETAS has listened to industry feedback to make it easier for applicants to register for its Approved Chimney Sweep Scheme through two possible routes.
Sussex Air Survey for Domestic Wood & Coal Use
Sussex Air, a partnership of all district councils in Sussex, is looking to gather information about solid fuel (wood & coal) use in the region. The purpose of the partnership is to: Help Local Authorities to meet their statutory obligations to assess and report on local air quality. Provide information to the public on air Read More…