Cleaner Choice

Spotlight on… Island Pellet Stoves

February's spotlight is headed to South Wales to explore the journey of Island Pellet Stoves. It all started with a love of wood burning - the ambience, aesthetic, and sustainability of wood burners combined to form the passion that created Island Pellet Stoves.

Defra’s emissions of air pollutants publication 2024

Defra has published its latest data on emissions of air pollutants in the UK, with the publication containing statistics on annual emissions for the period 1970 to 2022. The annual publication provides estimates of UK emissions of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen oxides, ammonia, non-methane volatile organic compounds, and sulphur dioxide. These statistics are used to monitor progress against the UK’s emission reduction commitments (ERC) for air pollutants. 

Spotlight on… Percy Doughty

For this month’s spotlight, we’re travelling back to 1952 in Middleton, Manchester. The story of Percy Doughty begins with just three employees in a small shop, primarily serving local authority clients, selling solid fuel spares, appliances, and ironmongery.

Spotlight on… Salamander Stoves

For our spotlight this month, we head to “the home of tiny wood stoves for small spaces and magical places”. Founded in 2009 and based in the beautiful countryside of Devon, Salamander Stoves is a family-run business specialising in the manufacturing and design of high-quality stoves.

Spotlight on… ESSE Stoves

In the latest spotlight series, we head north to the market town of Barnoldswick, Yorkshire, to learn about a company with a heritage that started in Scotland, via America, and has been a master stove maker since 1854. Introducing ESSE Stoves. 

An increasing choice for Cleaner Choice

A growing number of manufacturers are committing to making the Cleaner Choice and having their stoves and boilers certified by the independent HETAS certification scheme.

HETAS responds to Defra’s emissions of air pollutants statistics

The new ‘Emissions for air pollutants in the UK’ publication released today from Defra has highlighted an increase in burning wood for fuel by 124 per cent between 2011 and 2021, and a decrease in use of coal for domestic heating. The report also highlights emissions of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) originate from a wide range of sources covering domestic activity, industrial activity, power generation, transport and agriculture.

The Cleaner Choice approval scheme is growing!

A growing number of manufacturers are joining the Cleaner Choice product approval scheme, including pellet appliances and a range cooker.

Are you ready to #getfiredup this heating season?

We are bringing back our #getfiredup campaign for 2022 to support our approved retailers and highlight the pivotal role they play in the consumer journey. You can download the assets and get involved on social.

National statistics of emissions of air pollutants

On the 18th February 2022 Defra published its emissions of air pollutants national statistics. The publication provides estimates of UK emissions of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen oxides, ammonia, non-methane volatile organic compounds and sulphur dioxide. The information contains statistics on annual emissions for the period 1970 to 2020.  The full set of emissions…