Future plans for HETAS
We will continue to work with all UK governments and devolved administrations to create a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment. Our role as a provider of registration and certification schemes, along with Woodsure and its schemes and government contracts, grants us the unique position of being a trusted advisor to governments. We use our year of expertise, factual information, and data to inform policy decisions, helping to create a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment.
Important causes such as consumer education, domestic burning guidance, carbon monoxide safety, source apportionment efforts, regular chimney sweeping and appliance maintenance, and using a trusted HETAS Registered Installer are just a few of the ways we will continue to champion best practices in the industry and aid in minimising domestic combustion emissions.
The Cleaner Choice certification scheme provides consumers with the assurance that their appliance produces minimal emissions. Cleaner Choice certified appliances go above and beyond current requirements, producing at least 50% less emissions than limits in UK smoke control areas, demonstrating a manufacturer’s commitment to emissions reduction.
The HETAS Advice Hub provides advice to consumers, keeping them informed on the best way to utilise their appliance and how to avoid any potentially hazardous behaviours. HETAS is committed to creating a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment and we understand that by empowering consumers to burn responsibly and safely, emissions can continue to be minimised.
Fuel quality legislation, such as the Ready to Burn scheme (administered by our sister company, Woodsure), ensures that consumers are only burning the cleanest, safest wood fuels. Enabling consumers to make informed decisions about the wood fuel they burn ensures that they can burn responsibly.
When speaking on the success of the Ready to Burn Scheme across England, Bruce Allen, HETAS CEO, commented:
The Ready to Burn scheme has provided support to those purchasing wood fuel, certifying that fuel is dry and ready to safely burn. As of 2024, there are over 2,000 fuels certified as Ready to Burn across England, and this number keeps growing as those not complying with the legislation face enforcement action. Measures such as these, when paired with responsible appliance usage and maintenance, have been imperative in reducing domestic heating emissions.