As a not for profit organisation HETAS’ purpose is to work for consumer safety and the wider public interest in safe, efficient and environmentally responsible use of biomass and other solid fuels. Within this purpose we aim to provide robust evidence to influence national and European standards for appliances, ancillary equipment, fuels and installation, providing Read More…
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Hitting the Target
Hitting the Target HETAS has a growing network of approved retailers across the UK and we view these independent retailers as an important part of the supply chain. Find out what is happening with the HETAS Retails scheme and our work with our new Public Relations team. HETAS promotes the right first time approach when Read More…
The Right Firewood
The Right Firewood You will all be aware of the Woodsure Ready to Burn scheme that was launched back in 2017. Here, the Woodsure team provide us with an update on the scheme and its role in the recently published Clean Air Strategy 2019. The recently announced Clean Air Strategy 2019 and while we still Read More…
Clean Air Strategy 2019
Government Announces Clean Air Strategy 2019 Today the Government published the Clean Air Strategy 2019, a key document in tackling air pollution, making our air healthier to breath, protecting nature and boosting the economy. The strategy looks at a range of actions to reduce emissions/pollution, including: Transport The home Farming Industry Clean growth and innovation Read More…
Defra contract appointment
Defra contract appointment We are pleased to announce that Defra has appointed HETAS as the Contractor to provide technical support to enable it to meet its legal obligations under the Clean Air Act 1993, with effect from 1st December 2018. The Assessment of Appliances and Fuels contract will run until 31 March 2020, covering the Read More…
Defra Consults
Defra consults on air quality Defra has confirmed via its latest consultation that it isn’t looking to ban the use of stoves. They do want to know what you think about their proposals for helping householders move to cleaner fuels for domestic burning. The Clean Air Strategy states that air pollution is the top environmental Read More…
The importance of chimney sweeping
The importance of chimney sweeping In recent newsletters we discussed Defra’s Clean Air Strategy and what it means for our industry. This month we look at the importance of chimney sweeping and appliance maintenance in the strategy. The Defra Clean Air Strategy which was launched back in May and runs through until the 14th August. Read More…
Ban on wood stoves? The truth of it all
Ban on wood stoves? The truth of it all No doubt you will have all seen some misleading headlines in recent months about a possible ban on wood stoves. Here, we identify the truth behind the headlines and what you can tell customers who might have seen the headlines. On the 22nd May 2018 the Read More…
Defra’s Clean Air Strategy
Defra’s Clean Air Strategy On the 22nd May the Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a Clean Air Strategy which aims to cut air pollution and save lives, backed up through new primary legislation. Here we demystify the strategy and look beyond the misleading headlines. The new strategy, which is now out for consultation, is a Read More…
Air Pollution in the news
Air Pollution in the news Statement from HETAS HETAS is aware that the news is full of stories about air quality and mixed within the greater problems of transport are dramatic headlines about wood-burning. Both HETAS and Woodsure have been working with Defra over the last year providing support and solutions where our industry will Read More…