Advice

Businesses Imitation and Fraud

It has been brought to our attention that a rogue trader operating in the southeast of England area has been creating imitation businesses, mirroring genuine traders in the heating sector, and undertaking substandard work or conning homeowners out of money with no work being undertaken.

Success this Chimney Fire Safety Week

Thank you to everyone who helped us to support Chimney Fire Safety Week 2024. With more Fire and Rescue Services, Local Authorities, and Trading Standards as well as registrants engaging with the campaign this year.

The Rise of Tool Theft in the UK

In a world where technology advancements continue to reshape our lives, tools remain an essential part of our day-to-day activities. Whether you're a self-employed tradesperson operating locally or a business owner managing an army of skilled professionals, the value of having quality tooling cannot be overstated.

Evidencing your installations

The HETAS team offer guidance to registered installers for evidencing your installations.

HETAS urges wood-burning stove users to heat homes safely following bungalow fire

We can all do more to tackle air pollution, says HETAS CEO

Response to chief medical officer’s report on air pollution

HETAS support the Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week campaign

HETAS is supporting the All Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group's (APPCOG) annual campaign which is running 18–24 November 2024.

The building regulations on log burner ventilation

Find out why your property requires permanent ventilation for your log burner to work safely and efficiently, particularly if you live in a new build house.

HETAS Is Helping Make Cleaner Choices Each And Every Day

As the non-profit organisation committed to helping people make cleaner and safer choices in the use of biomass and other solid fuels and associated technologies, HETAS is helping everyone make cleaner choices each and every day.

What’s changing for RHI recipients with biomass appliances?

There has been changes to those in receipt of domestic and non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for their biomass appliances. Initially, recipients of the non-domestic RHI for biomass boilers will be required to have annual planned maintenance that meets the MCS Standard. The government drew up legislation in February 2022, introducing regulation from April 2022.