News

Cleaner Safer Group 2024 conference wrap-up

HETAS took part in Cleaner Safer Group's first annual conference on 14 November 2024, unifying industry leaders, key stakeholders, and local authorities.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week 2024 takes place 18–24 November this year, and HETAS are continuing to support the campaign.

Scotland abandon ban of log burners in new builds 

The Scottish Government have published an amendment today – 8 November 2024 – announcing that the controversial New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) will now permit the installation of wood-burning stoves in new-build homes.

Autumn Budget increases funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) 

Yesterday saw Rachael Reeves deliver Labour’s first budget since 2010, with increased funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) announced.

Oxford City Council announce citywide smoke control area expansion

Smoke control area expansions have been discussed by some local authorities lately, but these expansions do not affect new, high-quality, efficient installations.

Spotlight on… Dunsley Heat

October’s spotlight is taking us to Holmfirth, Yorkshire where we will be diving into the rich history of Dunsley Heat.

100 days of Labour: environmental progress

The UK has now had a Labour government for over 100 days and we are now investigating the progress that has been made since the results of the general election.

Enforcement action taken against major UK stove manufacturer 

Compliance notices have been issued in relation to Ecodesign and Energy Labelling after the manufacturer was found to have not made all relevant technical information and documentation available.

Welsh Government announce upcoming amendments to solid fuel installation requirements 

Changes to building regulations in Wales come into effect 6 January 2025, with amendments being made regarding the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in homes.

Defra’s ‘Air Pollution in the UK 2023’ report shows that the solid fuel industry is working hard to achieve targets

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) recently released their annual air pollution report, ‘Air Pollution in the UK 2023’. These reports are produced every year, providing estimates of pollution levels across the UK, insight into recent trends, and progress towards meeting targets.