Legislation

The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill

New legislation was passed in the Senedd on Tuesday 28th November 2023, giving the Welsh Government greater powers to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution across Wales.

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.

Wales Clean Air Plans

The HETAS team provide an overview of Wales Clean Air Plans and the latest updates from the Welsh government.

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.

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.

HETAS Approved Biomass Maintenance Scheme; the latest news

As of April 2022, updates to The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2022 made it a legal requirement to prove non-domestic biomass heating systems have been properly maintained in order to continue receiving RHI payments.

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…