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HETAS Issues Biomass Boiler Safety Tips Following Commercial Fire

Following a recent incident involving a biomass boiler fire at a commercial premises in Gloucestershire, HETAS, the leading biomass and solid fuel heating organisation, wishes to emphasis to consumers the importance of safety when operating these systems.

The new HETAS Technical Hub

The all new HETAS Technical hub launches on Monday 17th July.

Spotlight on…Town & Country Fires 

Earlier this month, our Client Services Manager made the journey north to meet the team behind Town & Country Fires and visit their factory and showroom. 

HETAS approval for Mr Soot Training Centre

HETAS is pleased to welcome the newly approved Mr Soot Training Centre to its network of industry leading training venues.

What does Pride mean to HETAS and Woodsure team members?

In honour of Pride Month, we decided to give our team members a platform to express what Pride means to them.

HETAS Champions Sweeping Competency with New Scheme Launch 

HETAS has this week launched a new scheme offering sweeps, wood burning stove installers and servicing technicians an additional trusted badge of approval which will vouch for their sweeping and servicing competency.  

UKCA Marking requirements

UKCA Marking requirements have now been amended and the recognition of CE marking in the UK has been extended to the 30th June 2025.

Wood burning and biomass industry exhibitions

Having recently attended the World of Fireplaces in Leipzig, Germany, the HETAS team is busy preparing for a busy three days at InstallerShow.

Defra’s air quality strategy

Defra has published its air quality strategy, the framework for local authorities and partners, setting out their powers, responsibilities, and further actions.

Environment Improvement Plan – new particulate emissions limits 

The recent publication of the governments Environment Improvement Plan generated a great deal of interest amongst industry and in the press, with proposals to change particulate emissions limits on appliances for use in smoke control areas. In this article, the HETAS Technical team clarifies the detail of the plan and provide further guidance and information.