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Views from the training team

With the end of 2021 fast approaching we caught up with the HETAS training team to discuss how HETAS training centres have supported our industry throughout a very challenging year and what to expect for 2022. It’s been an exciting year of challenges and development as we see the industry go from strength to strength.…

Implementation of Ecodesign Regulation in 2022

This article was first published in HETAS Technical Bulletin #24 (login required). HETAS over the last couple of years have been raising awareness to industry stakeholders in relation to the impending regulatory changes stipulated within Ecodesign. Responsibilities for both HETAS registered installers and approved retailers can be found in guidance notes GN003I and GN003R in…

Christmas Closure 2021

It’s heading towards that time of year when the HETAS office close for a Christmas break following a busy year. No doubt you will all be doing the same and having some well-deserved time with your family & friends. With the festive break fast approaching, we wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a…

Cleaner Air for Scotland Delivery Group formed

The first meeting of Scotland's Cleaner Air For Scotland 2 (CAFS2) Delivery Group recently took place. The Delivery Group has overall responsibility for ensuring the high level actions detailed in the Scottish Government's strategy for clean air comes to fruition. The Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 - Towards a Better Place for Everyone which was published in July, sets out the Scottish Government's air quality policy framework for the next five years and a series of actions to deliver further air quality improvements. Specialist sub-groups will have input into key policy areas of the strategy, with domestic burning being an area of focus.

How Will Stove Users Be Affected By The Environment Act 2021?

The Environment Act 2021 passed into law on 9th November. The government says the Act will improve air and water quality, tackle waste, increase recycling, halt the decline of species, and improve our natural environment. The Act will help us transition to a more circular economy, incentivising people to recycle more, encouraging businesses to create…

HETAS signs up to the Prompt Payment Code

HETAS has now signed up to The Prompt Payment Code (PPC). The Code is a voluntary code of practice for businesses, administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) on behalf of BAT. It was established in December 2008 and sets standards for payment practices between organisations of any size and their suppliers.…

Small Business Saturday

It's been a challenging few years for everyone and the retail sector has been impacted massively since the initial lockdown of 2020. The Federation of Small Business suggests there were 5.9 million small businesses at the start of 2020 and SMEs account for three fifths of the employment and around half of turnover in the UK…

Introducing The Environment Act 2021

HETAS welcomes Environmental Act air quality targets HETAS welcomes the passing of the Environment Act 2021 into law. On 9 November, the Act was approved after being first introduced to Parliament in January 2020 to address environmental protection and the delivery of the Government's 25-year environment plan following Brexit. Government says the Act will clean…

SmartBunker gets HETAS Approved

SmartBunker is the latest innovative product to gain HETAS Approval. Founder of Greenans Products Limited, Niall Greenan designed the SmartBunker to help his Mother, who suffers from arthritis, to fill a coal bucket from her coal storage bunker. Niall explains" When the coal bunker was full, it was difficult to shovel coal out due to…

Have you got your CSCS card?

Following an increase in calls to HETAS surrounding how to apply for a Site Safety Card for the installation and maintenance activities on solid fuel and biomass heating, flues and or chimney systems, including chimney sweeping, a reminder on what is required for HETAS registered businesses.