News

UKAS 2025 audit success

UKAS undertake annual audits for the HETAS CPS and MCS schemes, and we are pleased to announce we have passed our 2025 audit.

Defra report highlights the importance accessible air quality information

A new expert-led review has been published, recommending ways air quality information can be made more accessible to the general public.

Action taken against non-compliant installer following dangerous stove installation 

A HETAS inspector recently undertook an inspection in North Yorkshire following a complaint from a homeowner, finding the newly installed stove to be immediately dangerous.

Accelerate Action – International Women’s Day 2025

This year's theme for International Women's Day (IWD) is 'Accelerate Action'. As a traditionally male-dominated sector, we have taken the opportunity to highlight the voices of women from across our industry.

EEPLIANT3 report finds over three-quarters of local space heaters to be at risk of non-compliance 

A new report has revealed that 77% of assessed local space heaters were at risk of non-compliance with regulations and energy labelling rules.

Domestic combustion emissions fall below road transport emissions in 2023 

Defra's annual emissions report reveals annual particulate emissions from domestic combustion have continued to decrease, falling below road transport emissions in 2023.

Government provide interim statement on their Environmental Improvement Plan rapid review 

Government's new interim statement confirms that a rapid review has been completed, with a new Environmental Improvement Plan set to be published in 2025.

Cleaner Choice catch-up with Chilli Penguin Stoves 

We are kicking off 2025 by catching up with Cleaner Choice manufacturers we’ve shone the spotlight on in the past, starting with Chilli Penguin Stoves.

Government watchdog report highlights the importance of replacing old, inefficient stoves 

The OEP have released their annual progress report, warning that the window of opportunity is closing and actions must be taken for government to meet its environmental goals.

Major UK stove manufacturer prohibited from listing 10 products on the UK market

Following previous enforcement, the OPSS have served a UK stove manufacturer with Stop Notices, preventing 10 products from being placed on the market.